Maths
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| Course | Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level1 Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 2 |
| Overview | Functional Skills Maths Level 1 is equivalent to a grade 2-3 GCSE. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is equivalent to a grade 4 GCSE Functional Skills qualifications provide reliable evidence of a learner’s achievements against demanding content that is relevant to the workplace. The qualifications assess learners’ underpinning subject knowledge and their ability to apply this knowledge to different contexts. They provide a foundation for progression to employment and further technical education, and they help learners to develop skills for everyday life. |
| How will I be assessed | The Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 1 & 2 consists of one externally assessed assessment. Each assessment comprises two sections – a non-calculator section (calculator prohibited) and a calculator section (calculator permitted). |
| What will I learn | Using numbers and the number system – whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages. Using common measures, shapes and space. Handling information and data. |
| Skills and Knowledge | Learners at Level 1 are expected to be able to use the knowledge and skills listed above to recognise and obtain a solution or solutions to a straightforward problem. A straightforward problem is one that requires learners to either work through one step or process or to work through more than one connected step or process. Learners at Level 2 are expected to be able to use the knowledge and skills listed above to recognise and obtain a solution or solutions to a complex problem. A complex problem is one which requires a multistep process, typically requiring planning and working through at least two connected steps or processes. Individual problems are based on the knowledge and/or skills in the mathematical content areas (number and the number system; common measures, shape and space; information and data.) At Level 1 it is expected that learners will be able to address individual problems, some of which draw on a combination of any two of the mathematical content areas and require learners to make connections between those areas. At Level 2 it is expected that learners will be able to address individual problems, some of which draw on a combination of all three mathematical areas and require learners to make connections between those areas. |
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Key Stage 4
| Course | AQA Entry Level Certificate (5930) |
| Overview | Maths is for everyone. It is diverse, engaging and essential in equipping students with the right skills to reach their future destination, whatever that may be. Entry Level Certificates (ELCs) are a nationally recognised qualification that gives students the opportunity to achieve a certificated award. AQA’s ELC provides basic and relevant numeracy skills and is suitable for students of all ages. ELC is undertaken by students who find GCSE maths too demanding. |
| How will I be assessed | Assessment is on demand so students can complete assignments when they are ready, helping to keep them motivated. This qualification is linear, meaning that students submit all components that form the assessment at the end of the course. Students will submit for assessment and moderation evidence from eight components made up of between four and eight external assignments. Any remaining components should be made up of internally set classwork. All components are internally assessed (teacher marked) and then moderated by AQA. Each component is marked out of 30, giving a total mark out of 240 for the whole portfolio. AQA will set assignments for each of the eight components, with each assignment covering Entry 1, 2 and 3. |
| What will I learn | The course will consist of 8 components taught over one academic year. These will cover the following areas of maths:
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| Skills and Knowledge | Students should be able to:
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| Course | Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) in Mathematics (1MA1) |
| Overview | This three-year course builds on the skills learnt at KS3 and prepares students for mathematics in the real-world for further education, apprenticeships and the world of work. It equips students with the skills to make mathematical judgements and to be numerically literate. |
| How will I be assessed | Each student is permitted to take assessments in either the Foundation tier or Higher tier. The qualification consists of three equally-weighted written examination papers at either Foundation tier or Higher tier. All three papers must be at the same tier of entry and must be completed in the same assessment series.
Each paper is 1 hour and 30 minutes long and has 80 marks available. The Foundation tier awards grades 1–5 and the Higher tier awards grades 4-9. Students need a grade 4 to achieve a ‘good pass’. |
| What will I learn | The course will consist of 20 units taught over years 9 to 11, including opportunities for revision in year 11. The table below illustrates the topic areas covered in this qualification and the topic area weightings for the assessment of the Foundation tier and the assessment of the Higher tier. |
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| Course | Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) in Mathematics (4MA1) |
| Overview | This three-year course builds on the skills learnt at KS3 and prepares students for mathematics in the real-world for further education, apprenticeships and the world of work. It equips students with the skills to make mathematical judgements and to be numerically literate. |
| How will I be assessed | Each student is permitted to take assessments in either the Foundation tier or Higher tier. The qualification consists of two equally-weighted written examination papers and both papers must be at the same tier of entry and must be completed in the same assessment series. Each examination paper allows the use of a calculator and includes a formulae sheet. Each assessment is 2 hours long and has 100 marks available. The Foundation tier awards grades 1 – 5 and the Higher tier awards grades 4-9. Students need a grade 4 to achieve a ‘good pass’. |
| What will I learn | The course will consist of 4 main strands taught over years 9 to 11, including opportunities for revision in year 11. The course requires students to demonstrate application and understanding of the following:
Number
Algebra
Geometry
Statistics
The table below illustrates the assessment objectives and their weightings:
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