Mathematics

How to help your child with GCSE mathematics

Be positive about maths!
Be positive about your own maths abilities. Try to avoid saying “I was never good at maths” or “I never liked maths”.
Encourage your child to be persistent if a problem seems difficult.

There is evidence that, because children are told that Maths is difficult, it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Everyone who has studied Maths has found it difficult at times. Hard work is the key, like any subject.

Encourage your son/daughter to;

attend all lessons possible during the the normal school day.
complete all homework week by week.
complete revision for tests and attend revision sessions after school and during holiday periods
see mathematics staff for help when needed.
be unafraid of making mistakes. If mistakes are made, help them learn from them.
discuss their future career path and find out what qualifications are needed. You might find that a high grade in mathematics is required for your future job, not your future course at college.