GCSE Maths
Course content
The GCSE course will be assessed through three equally-weighted written examination papers at either Foundation tier or Higher tier. Paper 1 is a non-calculator paper. Each paper will last 1 hour thirty minutes. Each paper has 80 marks and will have a range of structured and unstructed questions.
At Foundation tier the highest grade is grade 9 with a grade 4 being a pass.
The exams are sat at the end of May and early June and the results are published on the last Thursday in August.
Units
The Edexcel GCSE in Mathematics (9-1) qualification requires students to:
- Develop knowledge, skills and understanding of mathematical methods and concepts, including:
- Number
- Algebra
- Ratio and proportion and rates of change
- Geometry and measures
- Statistics
- Probability
- Use their knowledge and understanding to make connections between mathematical concepts
- Apply the functional elements of mathematics in everyday and real-life situations
Who is the course for?
- Level 2 functional skills qualification and passed an initial assessment
- School leavers who have already achieved a grade D / 3
- Require Maths GCSE for employment or progression to higher education
Entry requirements
To start on this course you need to have Level 2 functional skills and show at Initial Assessment that this is a suitable level for your current skills. You will be asked to complete a diagnostic assessment to confirm that this is the correct level.
Proression
- A-level courses
