Welcome to the Core Mathematics summer work page. The homework task set requires you to complete a range of exercises from Mathsgenie.co.uk .
Compulsory Task One - Purchase a scientific calculator
Below are the models of calculator we would recommend (Casio FX-83GT CW, Casio FX-85GT CW or FX-991CW).
Compulsory Task Two - Complete the Exercises Detailed
Please complete questions on the topics below. These are key topics used in the course so completing them will ensure you are prepared to start the Core math's course in September.
Maths Genie
https://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/gcse.html
Percentages
Percentage change
Exchange rates
Compound interest and depreciation
Reverse percentages
Substitution
Probability
Probability trees
Venn Diagrams
Complete questions on all of the topics above to the best of your ability. Please print off this page and include it at the front of your folder, followed by the work ready to show your teacher in September. Self-assess the work in red pen so you know how you have performed; the answers are on Mathsgenie. An assessment on the material covered in the set tasks will take place in September to check your understanding of these areas.
On your return in September, you will be expected to have the calculator and an A4 folder with dividers as well as A4 paper for notes and work. We will guide you on how we would like folders organised and work filed in September.
Optional Task - Review Work on Websites
To help complete the compulsory task and as recommended some of the optional tasks, you can use a number of websites to support your learning.
MathsWatch - school login needed
https://vle.mathswatch.co.uk/vle/
Corbett Maths