Maths

Mathematics: Exam Board Edexcel

Specification: Pearson (Edexcel) GCSE (9-1) Mathematics (1MA1)

Exams: Three papers, each worth 80 marks and 1hr30min long

Paper 1 - Non-calculator

Paper 2 - Calculator

Paper 3- Calculator

If you are sitting the Foundation Tier (Sets 4 to 7), you can score up to a Grade 5 (equivalent to a “good pass” or a “high C”).

To be considered for the Higher tier, you need to demonstrate you can score at least a Grade 4 on the Foundation paper of the next set of mocks.

Resources

· The Casio FX-83GT Plus scientific calculator (£6.50 on ParentPay)

· · Homework and independent study on https://vle.mathswatch.co.uk/vle/

· Practice Papers are available from your teachers and on www.mathsgenie.co.uk

· www.mathsgenie.co.uk has exam questions arranged by topic

Revision

Make flashcards with the formulae and methods you need to remember.

Maths is best revised through practice so do as many questions (online or through Practice Papers) as you can.

The most important step after doing questions it to mark your answers and try to understand your mistakes.

This may involve revising the topic on MathsGenie or Mathswatch.

The weekly tasks need to be the Mathswatch tasks set by teachers (this is different for each class), alongside Past Paper practice. 

Contact: Ms R Joomun (rjoomun@thequestacademy.org.uk)