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:

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