Regents Review Spring 2022

The Regents Review Spring 2022

DEPARTMENTAL NEWS

and even attempted some previous exam questions from the University of Oxford maths admissions exams!

The group’s most recent challenge was to attempt the following proof and question, truly capturing our #challenge ethos! Prove that the coefficient of the n^3 term in a cubic sequence is

1/6 of the third difference. More generally, if the kth difference was constant, what do you think the coefficient of the n^k term will be?

Revision Tips 1. Take a break. Remember that short focused revision time is more effective than longer less focused ones. 2. No cramming or memorising formulas. A formula sheet will be provided for you, so you need to spend most of your time testing yourself and showing all your workings out. 3. Create a schedule. Make sure to keep to your schedule, find a clear space to study, wear comfortable clothing and remove all distractions. 4. Effective revision techniques: focus on revising past exam questions, practice makes you feel more confident - so keep practising. Check your gaps in knowledge and focus a bit more on those topics. 5. Start practicing under timed conditions. This can also be an open book paper either in school or at home. 6. Encourage and reward. Remember to look after yourself because your wellbeing is vital for

Revision & Preparation This summer will see our first Year 11 exams in two years, following the disruption caused by the pandemic. Year 11 students have now received the advance information guidance published by the government to help focus their revision for summer GCSE exams. This includes a formulae sheet for the exams and a topic list to help structure revision better. To support with revising and preparing for the summer exams, we have sent out a link, that will take you to the topics in the exam as well as some very useful revision sites with lots of practice, both for higher and foundation. There is a tab at the top left corner to switch between higher and foundation. We will also continue our Year 11 Thursday revision sessions on a targeted, GCSE maths intervention program, with the aim of encouraging every child to achieve their progress measure grades. This continues to be a valuable opportunity for students to gain additional GCSE maths support and guided revision prior to their final exams.

you to succeed in your exams 7. Stop putting it off, start now!

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