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Mathematics / Further Maths

“Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas” - Albert Einstein

GCSE Mathematics

100% Exam

Led by: Ms G Taylor
Exam Board: Edexcel

What will I be studying?

The course aims to enable students to:

  • develop fluent knowledge, skills and understanding of mathematical methods and concepts.
  • acquire, select and apply mathematical techniques to solve problems reason mathematically, make deductions and inferences, and draw conclusions.
  • comprehend, interpret and communicate mathematical information in a variety of forms appropriate to the information and context.
Content weightings:

Higher
Number: 12 – 18%
Algebra: 27 – 33%
Ratio, Proportion and Rates of Change: 17 – 23%
Geometry and Measures: 17 – 23%
Statistics & Probability: 12 – 18%

Foundation
Number: 22 – 28%
Algebra: 17 – 23%
Ratio, Proportion and Rates of Change: 22 – 28%
Geometry and Measures: 12 – 18%
Statistics & Probability: 12 – 18%

Further Maths

100% Exam
No Controlled Assessment

Led by: Ms G Taylor
Exam Board: AQA

The qualification is suitable for students from Year 10 onwards, who are expected to get grades 7 – 9 in GC SE Mathematics and who are likely to progress to A Level study in Mathematics and possibly Further Mathematics.

What will I be studying?

The iGCSE in Further Mathematics places an emphasis on higher order technical proficiency, rigorous argument, algebraic reasoning and problem-solving skills. It is an iGCSE style qualification. Transferable skills such as Cognitive, Interpersonal and Intrapersonal skills will be taught to enable students to face the demands of further and higher education, as well as the demands of the workplace.

What can I do afterwards?

The iGCSE in Further Mathematics prepares students for progression to further study of mathematics at AS and A level, and also to the study of Core Mathematics. This qualification also supports further training and employment where mathematical skills are required.

Subject Content
  1. Number
  2. Algebra
  3. Coordinate geometry
  4. Calculus
  5. Matrix transformations
  6. Geometry