GCSE Mathematics continues to build on students’ prior knowledge from KS3, exploring new areas of Maths and giving greater depth to work already studied. We aim to show students the relevance of the Mathematics they are studying and develop their problem-solving skills.

Why Study Maths

GCSE Mathematics provides a strong foundation for further study and for employment. It gives students the appropriate mathematical skills, knowledge and understanding to help them progress to a full range of courses in further and higher education. This includes A Level Mathematics courses, as well as A Levels in other areas such as Biology, Geography and Psychology, where the understanding and application of mathematics is crucial.

Course Content

The aims and objectives are 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.

Subject Units and Assessment Outline

The assessments will cover the following content

Students are entered at either Foundation Tier or Higher Tier. Questions in the Foundation Tier papers are targeted at Grades 5 to 1. The highest grade which will be awarded at Foundation Tier is Grade 5.
Questions in the Higher Tier papers are targeted at Grades 9 to 4. Students sit three examination papers at the end of Year 11:

Paper 1: Calculator

Paper 2: Non-Calculator

Paper3: Calculator

You can find more information about Maths at Wath Academy here