GCSE Mathematics
There are two possible courses of study to choose from:
GCSE Mathematics in 2 years
There are two possible courses of study to choose from.
CCEA GCSE Mathematics Legacy Spec
(currently taken by Year 12 and Year 11 F. Maths students)
This is the normal course of study adopted by the majority of students in which they extend their learning into Key Stage 4. Students are offered the opportunity to sit GCSE Mathematics at a level commensurate with their ability.
Foundation
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Content |
Assessment |
Weighting |
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Unit T1: |
External written examination with calculator 1 hour 30 minutes |
45% |
|
Unit T2: |
External written examination with calculator 1 hour 30 minutes |
45% |
|
Unit T5: Foundation Completion Test (Compulsory) |
2 external written examinations: • Paper 1 without calculator 1 hour • Paper 2 with calculator 1 hour |
55% |
Higher
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Content |
Assessment |
Weighting |
|
Unit T3: |
External written examination with calculator 2 hours |
45% |
|
Unit T4: |
External written examination with calculator 2 hours |
45% |
|
Unit T6: Higher Completion Test (Compulsory) |
2 external written examinations: • Paper 1 without calculator 1 hour 15 mins • Paper 2 with calculator 1 hour 15 mins |
55 |
Different Tiers of Entry allow for different grades to be awarded.
Typically most students will enter for T3 or/and T4 with T6 (the T3 exam being sat in Jan of Year 12 and resit possible later in summer session).
CCEA GCSE Mathematics Revised Spec
(currently taken by Year 11 students)
The information below summarises the structure of this GCSE course. All units address the 3 assessment objectives and, where appropriate, questions may require students to know and use problem-solving strategies. Each written paper has a range of question types. Questions are set in both mathematical and non-mathematical contexts. Students take 2 units, one from M1, M2, M3 or M4 and one from M5, M6, M7 or M8.
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Content |
Assessment |
Weight |
Availability |
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Unit M1: (Foundation) |
External written examination with calculator (1 hr 45 mins) |
45% |
Summer from 2018 and January from 2019 |
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Unit M2: (Foundation) |
External written examination with calculator (1 hr 45 mins) |
45% |
Summer from 2018 and January from 2019 |
|
Unit M5: Foundation Completion Test |
2 external written examinations:
|
55% |
Summer from 2019 and January from 2020 |
|
Unit M6: Foundation Completion Test |
2 external written examinations:
|
55% |
Summer from 2019 and January from 2020 |
|
Unit M3: (Higher) |
External written examination with calculator (2 hrs) |
45% |
Summer from 2018 and January from 2019 |
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Unit M4: (Higher) |
External written examination with calculator (2 hrs) |
45% |
Summer from 2018 and January from 2019 |
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Unit M7: Higher Completion Test |
2 external written examinations:
|
55% |
Summer from 2019 and January from 2020 |
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Unit M8: Higher Completion Test |
2 external written examinations:
|
55% |
Summer from 2019 and January from 2020 |
Students must take at least 40% of the assessment at the end of the course as terminal assessment.
Grades available G to A*.
