GCSE Mathematics

Course content

In GCSE mathematics, students will build upon the skills that they have learned in Years 7-9.   Each half term, students complete an assessment to review their progress and complete personalised intervention work to maximise understanding of key topics and concepts. Assessments always have a “review and recall” section to ensure students are recalling and retaining previous learning.

At the end of Year 11, students will complete three examinations which cover all the work studied in the two year course. Each of the papers are equally weighted and are 1 hour 30 minutes each in length. Paper 1 is non-calculator and Papers 2 and 3 are calculator. Foundation tier awards Grades 1-5 and higher tier Grades 4-9.

In GCSE Mathematics students will learn about the number system and how to effectively work with numbers including percentages, fractions, decimals and ratios; the use of algebra to solve problems involving unknowns; properties of shapes and space and how to effectively use measures; the use of statistics and data handling to collect, present and analyse data; and how to apply this broad range of mathematical concepts to solve problems, both abstract and in context.

Future career/progression possibilities

        Here are some careers that may interest you which include maths. There are many more!

           Engineering                         Statistician                         Economics                      Computing

           Accountancy                       Architecture                                  Airline Pilot                     Finance          

                Teaching                           Business Management                Planning                                     Banking