Mathematics EDEXCEL
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:
Introduction This course is compulsory for all pupils. Mathematics is a subject that is beautiful and challenging in its own right, as well as being highly respected by employers and universities. The syllabus enables pupils to develop their mathematical knowledge and skills, a good grounding in Mathematics supports other subjects and fosters valuable skills in analysing data, problem-solving and logical thinking. Pupils will learn to apply Mathematics in everyday situations and develop an understanding of the part that Mathematics plays in the world around them. The purposes of this qualification are to: • provide evidence of students’ achievements against demanding and fulfilling content, to give students the confidence that the mathematical skills, knowledge and understanding that they will have acquired during the course of their study are as good as that of the highest performing jurisdictions in the world • provide a strong foundation for further academic and vocational study and for employment, to give students the appropriate mathematical skills, knowledge and understanding to help them progress to a full range of courses in further and higher education. This includes Level 3 mathematics courses as well as Level 3 and undergraduate courses in other disciplines such as biology, geography and psychology, where the understanding and application of mathematics is crucial
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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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