Mathematics
Key Stage 4 - GCSE Edexcel
Aims
GCSE specifications in Mathematics encourage students to develop confidence in, and a positive attitude towards Mathematics and to recognise the importance of Mathematics in their own lives and to society. It enables students 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 forms appropriate to the information and context.
Content
| Foundation | |
|---|---|
| Number | 25% |
| Algebra | 20% |
| Ration, proportion, rates of changes | 25% |
| Geometry | 15% |
| Probability and statistics | 15% |
| Higher | |
|---|---|
| Number | 25% |
| Algebra | 20% |
| Ration, proportion, rates of changes | 25% |
| Geometry | 15% |
| Probability and statistics | 15% |
All students will require a scientific calculator
Examination - Edexcel
- Use and apply standard techniques (50% Foundation, 40% Higher)
- Reason, interpret and communicate mathematically (25% Foundation, 30% Higher)
- Solve problems within mathematics and other context (25% Foundation, 30% Higher)
| Paper 1 33.3% | Paper 2 33.3% | Paper 3 33.3% |
|---|---|---|
| Non calculator | Calculator | Calculator |
| 80 marks | 80 marks | 80 marks |
| 1hr 30mins | 1hr 30mins | 1hr 30mins |
