KS4 Curriculum Booklet

Maths

GCSE Maths Year 11 – 2016 Entry (Foundation C to G and Higher A* to D)

Curriculum Leader: Miss H O’Leary

Examination Board: Edexcel

Assessment Requirements There is no coursework in GCSE Maths. The course is linear and at the end of Year 11 students will sit two papers of equal weighting: Paper 1 – Non-calculator (100 marks) Paper 2 – Calculator (100 marks)

Both papers cover number, algebra, geometry, shape, measures, data and statistics.

Course Outline Maths continues as a core subject in Years 10 and 11 with all students following a course that extends their knowledge and seeks to develop their problem solving skills in preparation for further studies at college and the work place. The majority of students follow the course at higher level leading to a GCSE high grade pass. Expectations All students are encouraged to aim for the highest grade possible. In their daily lessons students will be encouraged to work independently and recall number facts (such as formulae, square and cube numbers) in order to solve problems. Out of the classroom, students are expected to access appropriate materials to give them further practice and extension opportunities via homework tasks as well as recommended websites and apps.