From last year’s headline figures and the increasing grade boundaries it seems that most pupils are being prepared well for the new(ish) 9–1 Maths GCSE. A benefit of the course is that it provides welcome additional challenge for the most able pupils, preparing them better for future study. However, some teachers are concerned about how […]
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Recently I was revising y = mx + c with my Year 10s. I was using an app that demonstrated the gradient calculation for different lines. The line started with a vertical change of 2 units and a horizontal of 1 giving a gradient of 2 ÷ 1 = 2. I could then drag the […]
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