This document provides tips on how to succeed in Maths GCSE exams. It outlines that a minimum grade of C is required for many further education courses and jobs, while higher grades are needed for certain subjects. The exams contain two calculator and non-calculator papers testing content from Foundation to Higher Tier. Regular short revision of key formulae and exam practice questions is emphasized, with help available from revision guides, websites, and after school sessions. Completing weekly exam papers for homework is strongly recommended to best prepare for the June exams.

1. How to Succeed in Maths GCSE

2. Importance of Grades
• A minimum of a C grade in Maths is required
by many employers and college courses.
• A minimum of a C grade in Maths is required
to remain in the Sixth Form.
• A minimum of a B grade in Maths is required
for certain subjects eg Psychology
• A minimum of an A grade in Maths is required
to start an A Level in Maths.

3. Exam Content
• Two papers both 1hour and 45 minutes
- one non-calculator paper
- one paper calculator allowed
• Foundation Tier papers G-C
• Higher Tier papers D-A*
• Papers get progressively more difficult
• Questions with an * next to them require a
sentence at the end of the question.

4. Maths Revision
• Revise for short amounts of time regularly
• Use revision guides etc to make notes/spider
diagrams etc
• Learn key formulae – make use of songs etc
• Practice of exam questions is key
• Make use of mark schemes

5. Help Available
• Revision guides available for £3.
• MyMaths.co.uk (login: balle, password:
protractor).
• MathsWatch (centre ID, username and
password will be given to students).
• Revision after school Wednesday
• Revision during June Half Term
• Revision for invited students during Easter
Holiday

6. Homework
• Students are being given an exam paper every
week to complete for homework.
• The majority of students are completing these
papers regularly, however some students are
not.
• Exam practice is vital to succeed in Maths
GCSE and is the most effective way to revise.

7. Close to the Exam
• The Maths exams are on the 4th and 8th of
June.
• Students must continue to attend
lessons/revision sessions right up to the exam.