Core Curriculum
GCSE Mathemathics.
Students follow the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics course. This is assessed through three equally-weighted, written examination papers at either Foundation tier or Higher tier.
Paper 1 is the only non-calculator paper. Each of the three examination papers at both tiers will be out of 80 marks with a duration of 1 hour 30 minutes. Questions are targeted at grades 5–1 at Foundation tier and at grades 9–4 at Higher tier.
The curriculum will cover:
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- Number
- Algebra
- Ratio, Proportion and Rates of Change
- Geometry and Measure
- Probability and Statistics
This content is delivered through eight hours of lesson time every fortnight, alongside directed private study tasks.
What You Can
Expect To Learn. At Key Stage 4, you can expect to:
Expect To Learn. At Key Stage 4, you can expect to:
- Take an active part in lessons and group work
- Spend more time on homework and using it to improve your learning
- Use your lesson time constructively and complete assigned tasks on time