GCSE Mathematics Network Resources

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GCSE Mathematics Essentials

This convenient publication offers a substantial bank of digital material to supplement your department’s resources. It contains:

• homework exercises
• tips for exam preparation
• skills reinforcement
• support for basic skills and mental arithmetic techniques.

As such, GCSE Mathematics Network Resources can form an important, time-saving resource for the whole department. The material is designed to be put on the school network or a virtual learning environment (VLE), giving convenient access to reliable materials whenever they are needed. This approach can:

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

Convenient and well-supported

All the material is easy to access and use, and can be printed on demand. There is separate teacher and student material where appropriate. Linked by an intuitive browser interface, the materials come with a full site licence and are designed to be photocopied and networked.

GCSE Mathematics Network Resources is a compilation of the following publications:

• 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 mathematics 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.

Each of these titles is also available to purchase separately, but a significant saving can be made by buying the full set.

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 browser 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.

Help borderline D/C GCSE students

Enabling your students to gain the highest grade possible in their maths GCSE has always been a priority, and the subject’s inclusion in the English Baccalaureate can only increase the pressure to achieve a grade C in particular. Our guide, Boost Your Borderline Students, offers a handy introduction to using Pearson Publishing maths resources effectively - you can download the PDF file free of charge from the link on this page.

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