MATHS
GCSE
Awarding Body: AQA
Course Code:
QAN: 601/4700/3
OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE
In this course students will develop their knowledge and understanding of a range of mathematical concepts, and apply these to everyday, real-life situations. Alongside the comprehensive set of mathematical procedures that students will master, students will develop more general mathematical skills. These include problem-solving, strategic thinking, mathematical reasoning, inference, and communicating mathematics. From encryption to architecture, mathematics underpins many elements of modern life and we aim to bring maths to life by leveraging these specific and practical applications throughout the curriculum.
CONTENT AND ASSESSMENT
The course is split into six key subject areas:
- Number
- Algebra
- Ratio, Proportion and Rates of Change
- Geometry and Measures
- Probability
- Statistics
Students are assessed at the end of year 11 with three external exam papers
- Each paper is equally weighted
- Paper 1 is non-calculator, paper 2 and 3 are both calculator
- Each paper lasts 1 hour 30 minutes, with 80 marks on each paper
Mathematics is one of the few subjects that still has a tiered exam:
- Students sitting the higher paper can achieve grades 4 – 9
- Students sitting the foundation paper can achieve grades 1 – 5
Further Maths – GCSE
We also offer GCSE Further Maths to our most passionate and capable mathematicians (AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Maths). This qualification builds on the content found in GCSE maths, and introduces some key concepts that students will encounter at A-level. Opportunities to experience this content are also built into our maths curriculum; if a student is passionate about maths, WMG Academy is an excellent place for them to be.