Develop their passion for problem-solving and nurture a love and enjoyment of the subject. From types of triangles to advanced trigonometry, Maths is fun and inclusive for all.
Equip them to be numerically literate for an ever-changing world where Maths underpins world systems through a universal language.
Learn important skills, such as critical and logical thinking, that are crucial and applicable to all areas of life. Whether our students go on to be a stage designer or an astronaut; the skills that students develop through studying Maths will equip them for wider society.
Key Stage 4
GCSE Maths builds on the work done in KS3, deepening students understanding of the threshold concepts that are key to success at GCSE. There are two pathways at GCSE: Foundation and Higher, both of which culminate in terminal assessments in the summer of year 11.Qualification: GCSE Exam Board: Edexcel Exam: 100% Exam Structure:
3 x 1hr 30min exam papers sat in the summer of Year 11.
Course Overview:
Below is the course overview for the foundation and higher course. More details of the micro topics within each topic area can be found in the linked specification:
Tier
Topic area
Weighting
Foundation
Number
22-28%
Algebra
17-23%
Ratio, Proportion and Rates of change
22-28%
Geometry and Measures
12-18%
Statistics & Probability
12-18%
Higher
Number
12-18%
Algebra
27-33%
Ratio, Proportion and Rates of change
17-23%
Geometry and Measures
17-23%
Statistics & Probability
12-18%
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