Maths
Back to Subjects ListKey Stage 3
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Course |
Pearson Edexcel Maths |
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Overview |
This two-year course is built around a single core curriculum that covers the full UK National Curriculum. The scheme of work is broken down into Support, Core and Depth so that every child can access each topic at the appropriate level of challenge. It builds upon the skills learnt at KS2 in primary and prepares the way for math studies at GCSE level. |
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How will I be assessed |
Students will be assessed by end of unit tests and end of term assessments that are aligned to the scheme of work. These will allow students to showcase their understanding of skills and mathematical concepts through recall and problem solving. Results from these tests will identify strengths and areas for development. The assessments are written to reflect the GCSE (9-1) Mathematics assessment style of questioning so that students have a consistent assessment experience, whilst keeping a focus on KS3. |
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What will I learn |
The course will consist of 20 units taught over years 7 and 8. These will cover the following areas of maths:
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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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