Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Statistics (1ST0) In Year 10, high attaining Maths students will be given the opportunity to gain this qualification. The GCSE consists of 2 written examinations: Each paper is out of 80 marks. Each examination lasts 1hour 30 minutes. Calculator use is allowed for both papers. Content overview: 1. The collection of data 2. Processing, representing and analysing data 3. Probability Assessment overview The papers contain short response, medium response and extended response questions. The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to develop statistical fluency and understanding through: • the use of statistical techniques in a variety of authentic investigations, using real- world data in contexts such as, but not limited to, populations, climate, sales etc. • identifying trends through carrying out appropriate calculations and data visualisation techniques • the application of statistical techniques across the curriculum, in subjects such as the sciences, social sciences, computing, geography, business and economics, and outside the classroom in the world in general • critically evaluating data, calculations and evaluations that would be commonly encountered in their studies and in everyday life • understanding how technology has enabled the collection, visualisation and analysis of large quantities of data to inform decision-making processes in public, commercial and academic sectors, including how technology can be used to generate diagrams and visualisations to represent data • understand ways that data can be organised, processed and presented, including statistical measures to compare data, understanding the advantages of using technology to automate processing • applying appropriate mathematical and statistical formulae, and building on prior knowledge. Additional GCSE level qualifications OCR
AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics (8365) In Year 11, high attaining Maths students will be given the opportunity to gain this additional qualification. This Level 2 GCSE equivalent consists of 2 written examinations: Each paper is out of 80 marks. Each examination lasts 1 hour 45 minutes. Paper 1 is a non-calculator paper whereas paper 2 is a calculator paper. This qualification fills the gap for high achieving students by assessing their higher order mathematical skills, particularly in algebraic reasoning, in greater depth, thus preparing them fully to maximise their potential in further studies at Level 3. It offers the opportunity for stretch and challenge that builds on the Key Stage 4 curriculum and is intended as an additional qualification to the GCSE Mathematics, rather than as a replacement. The content assumes prior knowledge of the Key Stage 4 Programme of Study and covers the areas of algebra and geometry, which are crucial to further study in the subject, in greater depth and breadth. This qualification places an emphasis on higher order technical proficiency, rigorous argument and problem-solving skills. It also gives an introduction to calculus and matrices and develops further skills in trigonometry, functions and graphs.
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