Maths & English at the summer school
Your child will experience 2 hours of quality English and Maths tuition each morning, with a 10 min brain break between subjects.
The classes will be tailored to areas that your child feel most need in from an online survey we will send you after booking. This ensures time is spent where it is most needed in the lessons. Typically each lesson will cover 1 topic to provide an in depth understanding of areas in most need.
Groups will be taught by an experienced subject specialist teacher that knows the curriculum and will tailor and differentiate lessons to suit your child.
Each class will have a maximum of only 10 pupils which benefit over
1-2-1 tuition due to group/pair work and class discussion.
Being able to learn peer to peer is research backed as highly effective, whilst 10 pupils per class is small enough for tailored and focussed personal help.
At The Year 10 Summer School we aim to develop students' confidence in the subject, with quality first rate teaching in a creative low stakes atmosphere.
We also believe in the power the praise involved the small steps all pupils take on the road to success to boost their confidence.
English Tuition
Maths Tuition
Our Curriculum
English Tuition:
What we teach...
1) Reading Comprehension & Analysis:
Students are required to read and analyze unseen texts, demonstrating understanding and the ability to interpret meaning.
2) Writing Tasks:
These involve producing original pieces, such as creative writing or non-fiction, where students showcase their writing skills.
3) Spelling, Punctuation, & Grammar:
Ensuring accurate use of language conventions.
4) Speaking & Listening Assessments:
Although often assessed separately, these components evaluate students' oral communication skills.
Why?
These are the four areas that pupils can improve on most for each exam board. Weighting will alter between Foundation and Higher which is catered for with 2 different classes.
Maths Classes:
What we teach...
1) Non Calculator Paper: The non-calculator GCSE Maths paper tests a student's ability to perform mathematical calculations and problem-solving without the aid of a calculator. Since no calculator is allowed, students must be comfortable with mental maths, estimation, and efficient written calculation methods.
2) Calculator Paper: The GCSE Maths calculator paper allows students to use a calculator, meaning questions can involve more complex calculations. The calculator paper focuses on applying mathematical concepts efficiently, where students must decide when and how to use their calculator effectively while demonstrating problem-solving skills.
3) Reasoning: Reasoning questions require students to explain, justify, or prove their answers, rather than just calculating them
Why?
These are the 3 different exam papers your child will be sitting.
We cater for the following exam boards:
An Example Timetable
The summer school will run a two week timetable. You can either book onto just one or both weeks. Here is an example of one week:
Friday Rewards for Hard Work
As a reward for their weeks hard work, pupils are given a fun and exciting reward day, away from screens where they can socialise and physically engage with life! Their rewards day might include:
Kayaking
Laser Tag
Reward Pizza!
Karting
Climbing