Time Allocation: 4 hours per week
Exam Board: Edexcel
Course Content:
The study of Mathematics allows you to acquire and use problem-solving strategies and to:
• select and apply mathematical techniques and methods in mathematical, every day and real-world situations
• reason mathematically, make deductions and inferences and draw conclusions
• interpret and communicate mathematical information in a variety of forms appropriate to the information and context.
| 9 | 10 | 11 | |
| Autumn | Number, Algebra, Equations, Fractions, Circles, Probability | Graphs and coordinate geometry, Transformations, Data, Volume, Compound measures and rates | Sequences, Sketching graphs, Vectors, Data and graphs, Algebraic manipulation |
| Spring | Shape, Proportion, Averages, Pythagoras | Trigonometry and bearings, Similarity and congruence, Inequalities, Probability | Trigonometric graphs, Reciprocal and exponential functions |
| Summer | Venn diagrams, Percentages, Bounds, Scatter Graphs | Data, Circle theorems, Advanced graphs, Construction and loci, Direct and inverse proportion | Preparation for exam |
Formative Assessment:
Two homework pieces will be set each week – usually one written piece and one online piece. There will be class tests each half term which will be used to monitor progress and to make set adjustments.
Summative Assessment:
There is no controlled assessment in Maths GCSE.
Exams: Students will be entered either for Higher Tier (grades A* - D) or for Foundation Tier (grades C – G). There are two written exams at the end of the course in Year 11 each worth 50%; one of these is a non-calculator paper. Each paper lasts for 1 hour 45 minutes.
Assessment Objectives Foundation Weighting Higher Weighting
AO1: Use and apply standard techniques 50% 40%
AO2: Reason, interpret and communicate mathematically 25% 30%
AO3: Solve problems within mathematics and other contexts 25% 30%
Students will also be assessed on their ability to write legibly, with accurate use of spelling, grammar and punctuation in order to make the meaning clear, select and use a form and style of writing appropriate to purpose and to complex subject matter and to organise relevant information clearly and coherently, using specialist vocabulary when appropriate.
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What skills profile a GCSE Mathematics student needs:
Students should have a logical approach to problem solving and an inquisitive mind.
What opportunities will a GCSE in Maths lead to:
Maths is the universal language of Science and Business. A good GCSE in Mathematics provides progression to Level 3 qualifications in numerate disciplines, such as: AS/A2 Mathematics, Further Mathematics, the Science subjects, Geography, Economics and Psychology.
Famous Mathematicians include:
Isaac Newton, Euclid, Pythagoras and more recently – Albert Einstein, Alan Turing and Andrew Wiles
For more information, contact Mr Smith or go online at www.edexcel.com