Subject Overview:

Students can do either International Mathematics (Extended) or Core Mathematics. The course is tiered to enable effective differentiation for learners. The Core content is intended for learners targeting grades G–C, and the Extended content is intended for learners targeting grades D–A*. This decision is made at the end of year 9 in consultation with the teacher, student and parents and is regularly reviewed throughout year 10.

International Mathematics aims to provide all students with a strong foundation in mathematics in years 10 & 11. It gives a well-rounded approach to each strand, including number, algebra, geometry, mensuration, coordinate geometry, trigonometry, probability and statistics. This curriculum allows students to become confident using graphing display calculators and has an emphasis on applying maths to the real world while developing problem solving skills.

Core Mathematics supports learners in building competency, confidence and fluency in their use of techniques and mathematical understanding. This course helps learners to develop a feel for quantity, patterns and relationships. Learners will develop their reasoning, problem-solving and analytical skills in a variety of abstract and real-life contexts. The use of a scientific calculator is required in this course.

End of Semester /Term Tests: These are usually set from IGCSE past paper questions and will provide invaluable feedback to students and teachers on areas that may need extra attention as well as help generate target grades and predicted grades for reports.

External Assessment

End of Course IGCSE Exams: Students taking International Mathematics (Extended) will take three exams at the end of the two year course from which their final grade will be gained, they will be able to achieve grades A* - E. Students taking Core Mathematics will take two exams and be able to achieve grades from C - G.

International Mathematics (Extended)

- Paper 2 : Non-calculator questions - 20%

- Paper 4: Calculator questions – 60%

- Paper 6 : Investigating and Modelling – 20%

Core Mathematics:

- Paper 1: Short questions- 35%

- Paper 3: Structured questions - 65%