Overview
- Number
- Algebra
- Ratio, proportion and rates of change
- Geometry and measures
- Probability
- Statistics
Exam Structure
| Paper 1: non-calculator | Paper 2: calculator | Paper 3: calculator |
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A mix of question styles, from short, single-mark questions to multi-step problems. The mathematical demand increases as a student progresses through the paper. |
Assessment
A mix of question styles, from short, single-mark questions to multi-step problems. The mathematical demand increases as a student progresses through the paper. |
Assessment
A mix of question styles, from short, single-mark questions to multi-step problems. The mathematical demand increases as a student progresses through the paper. |
Students will be required to answer all questions on all papers.
GCSE FOUNDATION TOPICS – Year 10 & 11
| Year 10 – Foundation | |
| Types of number | Volume |
| Fractions | Indices |
| Algebraic manipulation | Pythagoras’ theorem |
| Solving equations | Trigonometry |
| Percentages and decimals | Graphs |
| Units of measurement | Probability |
| Standard index form | Simultaneous equations |
| Averages and range | Similarity |
| Ratio | Transformations |
| Proportion | Accuracy and estimation |
| Angles | Bearings |
| Formulae and sequences | Inequalities |
| Area and perimeter | |
| Year 11 – Foundation | |
| Exact trigonometric values | Number review |
| Algebra and graphs | Algebra review |
| Growth and decay | Shape review |
| Functional maths problems | Data review |
| Quadratic graphs | Probability review |
GCSE HIGHER TOPICS – Year 10 & 11
| Year 11 – Foundation | |
| Exact trigonometric values | Number review |
| Algebra and graphs | Algebra review |
| Growth and decay | Shape review |
| Functional maths problems | Data review |
| Quadratic graphs | Probability review |
| Year 11 – Higher | |
| Quadratic graphs and turning points | Number review |
| Non linear graphs | Algebra review |
| Exact trigonometric values | Shape review |
| Trigonometrical graphs | Data review |
| Transformations of graphs | Probability review |
Homework: Homework is set in line with school policy. It can consist of both written and online tasks.
Other Useful Information
- SPARX maths – Weekly homework tasks focussed on retrieval and developing fluency
- United Kingdom Mathematics Trust (UKMT) – Charity which runs the Junior and Intermediate challenges, available to our high ability learners. In addition to this, they also organise the team maths challenge
- BBC Bitesize – Website that specialises in revision for KS3 and GCSE examinations
- NRICH – Website that specialises in open-ended mathematical tasks. Designed to stretch our most able learners
- Mathswatch VLE – online tutorials and worked examples arranged by grade/topic, accessed by a school login