Mathematics – Foundation or Higher

 

Mathematics 

GCSE Edexcel

Aims

GCSE specifications in Mathematics encourage students to develop confidence in, and a positive attitude towards Mathematics and to recognise the importance of Mathematics in their own lives and to society. It enables students to:

  • 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.

Content

Five content areas 

Foundation

Number                                           25%

Algebra                                           20%

Ration, proportion, rates of change    25%

Geometry                                        15%

Probability and Statistics                   15%

Higher


Number                                           25%

Algebra                                           20%

Ration, proportion, rates of change    25%

Geometry                                        15%

Probability and Statistics                   15%

 

 All students will require a scientific calculator

Examination - Edexcel

  • Use and apply standard techniques                                (50% Foundation, 40% Higher)
  • Reason, interpret and communicate mathematically        (25% Foundation, 30% Higher)
  • Solve problems within mathematics and other context    (25% Foundation, 30% Higher)

Paper 1 33.3%

Non-calculator

80- Marks

1hr 30min

Paper 2 33.3%

Calculator

80- Marks

1hr 30min

Paper 3 33.3%

Calculator

80- Marks

1hr 30min

 

Updated 09/03/2022