Course Description

Aims and Objectives of Mathematics at Key Stage 4

• 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.

Assessment Format

Examination

Mathematics is 100% exam assessed at the end of Year 11.

The examination board is "Edexcel"

You will sit three papers;

• Paper 1 is non-calculator.

• Paper 2 and 3 are both calculator.

• Each paper is 1 hour, 30 minutes.

• Each paper is 80 marks.

• Your total score over the three papers will determine your grade.

Tiered Entry

It is important to know that Mathematics has a Tier system.  You will sit either Foundation or Higher.

You can gain grades 1-5 on the Foundation tier.

You can gain grades 4-9 on the Higher tier.

To gain entry into some courses beyond high school you must sit the Higher tier.  For example, many colleges require a grade 6 in Mathematics if you wish to do a Science course.