KS4 Options Booklet 2026-2028 - Flipbook - Page 18
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Mathematics: Core, Academic Breadth
Subject
Exam Board
Subject group
Course
Description
GCSE Mathematics
Edexcel
Core, Academic Breadth
Number
Algebra
Ratio, proportion and rates of change
Geometry and Measure
Probability
Statistics (Data Handling)
There is an increase in the content, which has already been introduced into the KS3
syllabus for teaching during Year 9.
The GCSE Mathematics course will begin at Easter in Year 9 and is then taught
throughout Years 10 and 11.
Examination
Information
3 x 1 hour 30 minute papers, written external examinations. One non-calculator and
two calculator papers..
Options to enter for a Higher or Foundation tier. A student can obtain a Grade 5 if they
are entered on the Foundation paper. There is an erroneous idea that a student
completing the Foundation paper has an inferior pass to one completing the Higher
paper, this is simply not true. We will always ensure that students are entered for the
correct tier according to their ability and in many instances the Foundation paper will
be more suitable and more accessible to a student. We would welcome an open
discussion regarding this as they approach the final entry decision.
Grades
available
Controlled
Assessment
Information
Careers
Information
9-1
Two tiers of entry, Foundation tier covering Grades 1 - 5, Higher Tier covering Grades 5
-9
No controlled assessment for GCSE Mathematics
While a Grade 4 (a standard pass) is enough to ensure that students do not have to
retake Mathematics at college, all academic college courses including A-Levels
currently require a minimum of a Grade 5 (a
