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MATHEMATICS

Examination Board: OCR J560

The skills, knowledge and understanding of the course build directly
upon the work taught throughout Key Stage 3. The course includes the
Mathematics of Number, Ratio and Proportion, Algebra, Shape and Space
and Handling Data.

There are two tiers of entry for the GCSE that cover the upper and lower
tiers in the National Curriculum for Maths at KS4.

The Higher GCSE Tier follows the programmes of study as laid out in
the upper tier of the National Curriculum for Mathematics. Grades that
are available from this tier are 4-9, but we recommend students who are
targeting a 5 or below study for the Foundation exams.

The Foundation GCSE Tier follows the programmes of study as laid out
in the lower tier of the National Curriculum for Mathematics. Grades that
are available from this tier are 1-5. Please note that the GCSE grades have
changed from previous years and are no longer the familiar ‘letter’ system
of old. Broadly speaking, an A* is now a grade 8 and a C grade is 4.

The assessment of the GCSE is as follows:

Time Exam % of Final Grade
Yr 10 Summer term 2x exam style paper covering all topics N/A
studied to date.
Yr 11 Autumn term Full GCSE Mock exam – 3x 1 /2 hour N/A
1
papers, two of which allow the use of a
calculator
1
Yr 11 Spring term Full GCSE Mock exam – 3x 1 /2 hour N/A
papers, two of which allow the use of a
calculator
Yr 11 Summer term GCSE 100%

All pupils must be equipped each lesson with a ruler, protractor, compasses,
scientific calculator and suitable pens and pencils.

Some jobs related to Mathematics are:
Financial Officer, Architect, Bank Advisor, Tax Advisor, Investment Analyst,
Economist, Accountant, Aerospace Engineer, Motorsport Engineer,

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