Mathematics

Curriculum Leader: Ms Holly Mouslmani

Examination board: IGCSE EDEXCEL, 4MA1

Course Content

This is a two year linear course with two final examinations in Year 11. There are two tiers; Higher tier which allows students to access grades 4 - 9 and Foundation tier which allows students to access grades 1 - 5.

How will you be assessed? 

Paper 1

Calculator - 2 hr

Paper 2

Calculator - 2 hr

Key Skills

The course follows the National Curriculum programme of study for Mathematics. Students are expected to have a scientific calculator for use in lessons and in the examinations.

During the GCSE course, pupils will study six main areas:

• Number

• Algebra

• Ratio, proportion and rates of change

• Geometry and measures

• Probability

• Statistics

The aims and objectives of the Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9 – 1) 1MA1 in Mathematics are to enable 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.

Careers

GCSE Mathematics is an important foundation for many careers. Almost all jobs and careers require a Mathematics GCSE, but the following are some that use Mathematics extensively:

• Economics

• Medicine

• Architecture        

• Engineering

• Accountancy

• Teaching

• Psychology

• Computing

• Banking

• Insurance

• Marketing

• Pharmacy

• Science

• Environmental Studies

• Business Management