Deep learning sessions are quiet practice lessons to prepare for each assessment point. Students will create revision cards within each topic and use these as support in the deep learning session (assessments will be completed independently). The cards will be kept in class and built up over the year so that by the summer term each student will have a full set (that they have made themselves) to help guide their revision.
The "Back to Basics" topics will be a short set of questions (similar to the chilli starters I have used before) that will be ready for students as they enter the room. These cover key areas where students drop 'easy' marks and should support the topics being taught during the term.
Things always need to be changed - the buffer lessons at the end of each term give a little bit of freedom to spend extra time/ extend a topic depending on how the lessons run.
The Homework topics will be completed as we go in reaction to feedback in lessons.
This is a difficult resource to share. We all strive to develop deeper learning and build a culture of investigative mathematics. The harsh reality for this class is they have around 100 hours before they sit their GCSE paper. A lot will start the year with a firm and relatively negative attitude to the subject. For all of them, the grade they achieve will open (or close) more doors than they currently appreciate. The dream is to develop a love for mathematics and a culture of curiosity, at the same time ensuring students achieve the best possible grade they can. In reality there simply isn't the time left to do both. This has been very effective in the past in ensuring students achieve the grades to make their next step.
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