Examinations The Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Mathematics (1MA1) is provided at two tiers of entry.
The Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Mathematics (1MA1) is provided at two tiers of entry.
The assessments will cover the following content headings:
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Two tiers are available: Foundation and Higher (content is defined for each tier). Each student is permitted to take assessments in either the Foundation tier or Higher tier. The qualification consists of three equally-weighted written examination papers. All three papers must be at the same tier of entry and must be completed in the same assessment series. Paper 1 is a non-calculator assessment and a calculator is allowed for Paper 2 and Paper 3. Each paper is 1 hour and 30 minutes long and has 80 marks. The content outlined for each tier will be assessed across all three papers.
1. Number 2. Algebra 3. Ratio, proportion and rates of change 4. Geometry and measures 5. Probability 6. Statistics
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Higher Tier questions will assume knowledge from the Foundation Tier subject content. Each paper will assess the full range of targeted grades at Foundation Tier (1-5) or the full range of targeted grades at Higher Tier (4-9).
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