Mathematics

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GCSE Maths

Maths Specification

Course overview

Mathematics is a core subject to be studied by all of you during Key Stage 4.   A grade 4 is a standard pass and a grade 5 is a strong pass and required to access most A Level subject courses.  Students who achieve a grade 7 or above in Year 10 are offered to sit the AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics in Year 11.

Course content

The content for the Mathematics GCE is divided up as follows: Algebra 30%, Geometry and Measures 20%, Ratio, Proportion and Rates of Change 20%, Number 15% and Statistics and Probability 15%.  There is now a greater emphasis on algebra and ratio, proportion and rates of change are assessed more rigorously.

The key aims of the course are to:

• Develop fluent knowledge, skills and understanding of mathematical methods and concepts
• Acquire, select and apply mathematical techniques to solve problems
• Reason mathematically, make deductions and inferences, and draw conclusions
• Comprehend, interpret and communicate mathematical information in a variety of ways

Exam board and Exam Structure

You will be assessed across 3 papers, either Foundation or Higher, all equally weighted and all of 1 ½ hours in length.  Foundation tier: grades 1 to 5 ad Higher tier; grades 4 to 9 (grade 3 allowed).  One of these papers will be an assessment of your non-calculator skills, whilst the other two papers will be calculator papers.  All papers will be sat at the end of the course in Year 11.

Curriculum Overview Map

Curriculum Pathway