MATHEMATICS
GCSE Mathematics
Examining Board: EdExcel 1MA1
Aims of the Course:
- 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 forms.
- appropriate to the information and context.
Overview of the Course :
The weighting between the broad areas of the subject in the examinations will be approximately as follows:
Topic Area | Weighting |
Number | 12-18% |
Algebra | 27-33% |
Ratio, Proportion and Rates of change | 17-23% |
Geometry and Measures | 17-23% |
Statistics and Probability | 12-18% |
Examination and Assessment Methods
Three (3) written papers
Each paper lasts:
- 1 hour 30 minutes (Foundation)
- 1 hour 30 minutes (Higher)
Each paper contains 80 marks
- Papers 1F and 1H: Non-calculator, Papers 2F, 3F and 2H, 3H Calculator allowed
Tiered papers:
- Foundation Tier grades 1 – 5 available
- Higher Tier grades 4 – 9 available
Each paper assesses the functional elements of mathematics:
- 30-40% on Foundation Tier papers
- 20-30% on Higher Tier papers
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Admission Open For
2024/2025
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