GCSE MATHS
What does this qualification cover?
GCSE mathematics is split across Higher and Foundation Tier. Breakdowns of the content are shown with the diagrams below. Over the GCSE course there is a large focus of the ability to problem solve. Topics are interlinked within questions so that a single question can include up to five different topic areas within the question – Number, Algebra, Ratio and Proportion, Geometry and Statistics.
| Tier | Topic Area | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | Number | 22 – 28% |
| Algebra | 17 – 23% | |
| Ratio, Proportion and Rates of change | 22 – 28% | |
| Geometry and Measures | 12 – 18% | |
| Statistics and Probability | 12 – 18% | |
| Higher | Number | 12 – 18% |
| Algebra | 27 – 33% | |
| Ratio, Proportion and Rates of change | 17 – 23% | |
| Geometry and Measures | 17 – 23% | |
| Statistics and Probability | 12 – 18% |
At the UTC, the Mathematics department aim to cover all the GCSE content in two years. Then, in Year 11, there is a clear focus on exam practice and to focus teaching at specific grades to ensure appropriate challenge. The 9-1 GCSE Edexcel Mathematics exam series uses two tiers – Foundation that covers grades 1 to 5 and higher tier which cover grades 4-9.
What’s included?
Key Features
Areas that you will develop include:
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Analytical skills
- The ability to understand statistics and data
- Financial skills
- Being able to communicate effectively and clearly
- Resilience when faced with difficult problems
Links to workplace
Careers that will utilise mathematics include:
- Careers in finance including accountancy, actuary, banking and statistical analysis
- Sciences
- Engineering
- Architecture
- Medicine
- Computing
In addition to this having a solid qualification at GCSE mathematics will open access to many routes of study post 16.
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