GCSE Mathematics Network Resources

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This convenient publication offers a substantial bank of digital material that can be presented onscreen or printed out for use in class, at home or at an after-school study club. As such, GCSE Mathematics Network Resources can form an important, time-saving resource for the whole department.

Something for everyone

Building an extensive bank of resources on your school network can:

• save preparation time for staff
• increase the consistency of teaching
• encourage independent learning
• help structure both class and home work
• raise standards.

Use with or without computers

All the materials detailed below can be used both as onscreen and printed resources. They are provided on a single CD-ROM and are accessible through a simple, intuitive browser menu. The materials come with a full site licence and are designed to be photocopied and networked.

Convenient and well-supported

The content is easy to access and use. Plus, all the material can be printed on demand. The resources can be viewed onscreen, allowing highlighting and annotating, use of an online dictionary and a text-to-speech facility. Text and graphics can also be copied and pasted. There is separate teacher and student material where appropriate.

The resources are viewed onscreen using Adobe Reader. This software is provided on the disc and can readily be installed on your network.

Each GCSE disc offers:

• GCSE Mathematics Homeworks Packs 1-3 – 250 homeworks aimed specifically at covering GCSE Mathematics. Each pack addresses a different tier. Care has been taken to ensure that the material included is appropriate for all examining groups and is thus suitable for any school.
• Two-Tier GCSE Mathematics Homework Packs 1-2 – An extensive range of homeworks aimed specifically at covering the new two-tier GCSE examination (Foundation and Higher).
• Mental Arithmetic GCSE
• Non-calculator Mathematics GCSE– There is ever-increasing emphasis on students developing their skills in both mental arithmetic and non-calculator mathematics. These packs provide schools with a wealth of material to plan a programme of skills development and practice; followed by effective test and exam preparation.
• Avoiding Common Errors Packs 1 and 2 – These materials offer examples of and explanations for many common maths errors, and worksheets to allow pupils to practise avoiding a particular error.
• GCSE Success Mathematics – This pack offers teachers real assistance with preparing their students for GCSE exams. A combination of advice, explanatory sections and activities, appropriate for a wide range of abilities and readily linked into any existing scheme of work.
• Exploring Maths Topics 1 and 2 – These imaginative publications provide schools with the chance to bring to life the teaching of key topics within the curriculum.
• Using the Internet Mathematics – A whole school resource, compiled to save teachers time and provide an imaginative and curriculum-based bank of ideas.

Easy-to-use interface

To help all staff and students to make the most of these excellent materials, they come with:

• an attractive, easy-to-use interface
• full contents lists and quick links to speed up searching and selecting content
• practical support and suggestions for subject leaders
• user guidance for teachers and support staff
• a separate interface for students.

Note that this product is also available as part of the Homework Support System.

Help borderline D/C GCSE students

Enabling your students to gain the highest grade possible in their Maths GCSE has always been a priority. Getting at least a grade C is a particular concern. An exciting new guide, Boost Your Borderline Students offers a handy reference to using Pearson Publishing Maths resources effectively. It is provided in portable document format (PDF) and can be downloaded from the link on this page. It is also included when you purchase GCSE Mathematics Network Resources.