Maths

Course Content

The specification in maths GCSE is intended to

• develop confidence and competence with the defined mathematical content

• develop fluent knowledge, skills and understanding of mathematical methods

• acquire, select and apply mathematical techniques to solve problems

• reason mathematically, make deductions and inferences, and draw conclusions

• comprehend, interpret and communicate mathe- matical information in a variety of forms appropriate to the information and context

• recall, select and apply mathematical formulae.

The content of our GCSE Mathematics specification has been grouped into topic areas: Number; Algebra; Ratio, proportion and rates of change; Geometry and measures, Probability; Statistics,

How is this course assessed?

The GCSE will be entirely assessed by written exami- nation at the end of Year 11, which means no coursework will be required. There are 3 exam pa- pers of 1 ½ hours each. This involves 1 Non Calcula- tor paper and 2 Calculator papers.

Contact Information

dalbir.sehra@ewsacademy.org.uk