MATHS
As a really busy year draws to an end, we can look
back on the great progress that the vast majority of
students have made in maths. I review the
mathematical progress of all students at AVS on a
regular basis and if you would like to discuss the
progress that your child is making, then please do
get in touch.
This year we have been teaching all students in
Years 7-10 in line with the new GCSE. Next year
we will be working hard to ensure that all the skills
are fully mastered and they are confident using
them, in both familiar and unfamiliar contexts; this
will be key to success in the new style of
examinations. You will notice that all reports show
an achievement grade in line with these new
criteria. Please do encourage your children to
discuss their maths as this will really help them to
clarify their understanding.
The new maths curriculum has many new topics,
so it is becoming more important than ever that
every minute of every lesson is utilised. It is really
frustrating to us, and other students when time is
wasted sorting out equipment for students who
have forgotten theirs. We would therefore really
appreciate your help in making sure that your child
has a good supply of pens, pencils, and a
calculator etc.
We have been using our new style of homework
sheets for almost a year now and the feedback has
been really positive. In fact, it is quite disconcerting
FEEDBACK
From a recent coaching event at Harris, some very
positive feedback about our students.
Thank you - your leaders have been superb this
week. They have been excellent ambassadors for
your school.
We have seen some excellent
coaching going on. Some creativity and a great
rapport with the primary pupils who thoroughly
enjoyed the events which was very much in part due
to your students.
Debbie Green
Sports, Lettings and Finance Officer
Harris CofE Academy School Sports Partnership
how positive so many young people can be about
doing homework! They really can see the benefits
of this constant repetition and practice. We have
asked students to keep all of their past homework
sheets to help with their revision in the future.
Please help them find somewhere safe to do this.
As I said at the start most students have made
great progress this year but I do worry that large
chunks of this progress will be lost over the
summer. Whilst it is obviously important for
students to relax, unwind and spend some quality
time with their family, it would also really help them
if they can spend just a small amount of time each
week revising their maths skills. All students should
have a maths workbook at home, many of you have
purchased extra resources from us too, but
students could just simply redo some homework
sheets. Alternatively there are some great websi tes
out there that would help. Please don’t let it
become too onerous, but every bit of practice will
really help. In order to assess what information has
been lost from memory over the break, most
students will begin the year with an assessment.
We know that students are most likely to do well
when home and school work together in
partnership, so please get in touch at any time if
you have any questions. I can be contacted most
easily by email: [email protected]
Mrs Tyas
Faculty Leader of Mathematics