Year 9 booster kit - mathematics

The Government has allocated an extra £14m in this financial year to help support under-achieving pupils as they approach their KS3 National Curriculum tests. The contents of the Year 9 booster kit for mathematics are as follows:

Section 1 Focusing teaching to improve pupil performance

Helping pupils prepare for Key Stage 3 mathematics tests

• Planning for revision inside and outside lesson time
• Supporting teaching and learning
• Previous tests on CD-ROM
• National performance in recent Key Stage 3 mathematics tests
• Improvements over time

Implications for teaching and learning across the key stage

• General points
• Mental mathematics
• Using and applying mathematics to solve problems
• Number and algebra
• Shape, space and measures
• Handling data and probability
• Use of calculators

Preparing for the tests: revision strategies

Year 9 booster lessons in mathematics

Section 2 Booster lessons

1. Place value
2. Fractions, decimals and percentages 1
3. Fractions, decimals and percentages 2
4. Using a calculator
5. Ratio and proportion
6. Algebraic expressions
7. Sequences
8. Lines and angles
9. Area
10. Circles
11. Probability
12. Solving word problems
13. Algebraic equations
14. Handling data
15. Ratio and proportion 2
16. Problem solving
    

Section 3 Leaflet for pupils
Practical advice to help pupils address weaknesses and prepare for the tests, written in a lively, accessible, informal style.

Section 4 Supplement for 2002-3 and revised leaflet for parents and guardians
The supplement for 2002-3 contains

• brief additional guidance
• four mathematics booster lessons
• an updated version of the leaflet for parents and guardians

Making a difference
This leaflet for parents and guardians will help children to prepare for the 2004 Year 9 tests and contains

• useful information about the tests, including dates and format
• guidance on supporting pupils in all three subjects

It is also available in all major community languages.

View a corrected version of Handling Data OHT M14.3 in mathematics Booster supplement.