Pathways Booklet 2012-14 final - Bohunt School

MathsOverviewTopics CoveredAssessmentBohunt SchoolMathematics is a core subject at GCSE. All students will be following the Edexcel Linear Course at either the Higher or the Foundation tier. The Highertier allows students to achieve up to an A* grade while students can achieve a C grade on the Foundation tier. There is no coursework in theMathematics GCSE.The Mathematics GCSE covers a wide range of topics within the six areas of Number, Algebra, Statistics, Probability, Geometry and Measures. Thetopics are broadly the same at the two tiers but are studied at different levels of difficulty.Students will take two examinations in the summer term of Year 11. Each examination is worth 50% of the total GCSE. One is a non-calculatorexamination while the other requires a calculator. Approximately 30% of each paper is made up of the functional elements of Mathematics.Students will also complete regular assessments in class as well as mock examinations to ensure that they are making appropriate progress and areplaced in the correct ability group.30 | P a g e