CORE English Literature This qualification fosters analytical thinking, interpretation skills, and cultural understanding through the study of poetry, prose, and drama. Students learn to explore themes, characters, and literary techniques while developing critical essay-writing skills. Edexcel I/GCSE English Literature provides an excellent foundation for A-Level English Literature and complements subjects such as History, Languages, and the Humanities.
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Maths This qualification builds problem-solving, reasoning, and analytical skills while developing logical thinking and mathematical fluency. Students learn to tackle real-world problems, interpret data, and apply mathematical techniques confidently – skills essential for higher education, technical fields, and everyday life. Globally respected, I/GCSE Mathematics provides a strong foundation for advanced study in mathematics, sciences, engineering, and beyond.
Main Areas of Content The course focuses on four main strands: 1. Poetry • Study of an Edexcel anthology of poetry with thematic collections (e.g., love, nature, war). • Skills include comparing poems and analysing language, structure, and form. • Unseen poetry analysis develops independent interpretation skills. 2. Modern Prose • S tudy of one set prose text such as Of Mice and Men or To Kill a Mockingbird. • Close reading, understanding narrative style, characters, and historical context. 3. Modern Drama • Study of one 20th or 21st-century play (e.g. An Inspector Calls or A View from the Bridge). • Exploration of dramatic techniques, staging, dialogue, and themes. 4. Literary Heritage Text • Study of a Shakespeare play or 19th- century novel. • Appreciation of literary tradition, style, and universal themes.
Course Details: Edexcel I/GCSE English Literature I. Qualification Code: 4ET1 II. Assessment Structure: • Component 1: Poetry and Modern Prose Duration: 2 hours Weighting: 60% Sections: • Unseen poetry essay question • Comparison of anthology poems • Essay on modern prose text • Component 2: Modern Drama and Literary Heritage Texts Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Weighting: 40% Sections: ▪ Essay on modern drama text ▪ Essay on literary heritage text • O ptional Coursework Alternative
Main Areas of Content The Mathematics (Specification A) course focuses on developing knowledge and application across six main strands: 1. Number • Integers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and ratio • Powers, roots, standard form, and order of operations • Approximation, estimation, and numerical reasoning 2. Algebra • Simplifying expressions, solving equations, and inequalities • Sequences, functions, graphs, and algebraic manipulation • Quadratics, simultaneous equations, and transformations of graphs 3. Geometry & Measures • Properties of shapes, angles, and constructions • Perimeter, area, and volume of 2D and 3D shapes • Trigonometry, similarity, congruence, and coordinate geometry 4. Statistics • Data collection, representation, and interpretation • Averages, range, and statistical diagrams 5. Probability • Experimental and theoretical probability • Probability diagrams and combined events
6. Vectors & Transformation • Vectors in 2D • Transformations: reflection, rotation, enlargement, and translation Course Details I. Edexcel I/GCSE Mathematics (Specification A)
II. Syllabus Code: 4MA1 III. Assessment Structure: • Component 1: Paper 1 (Calculator Paper)
Duration: 2 hours | Weight: 50% Covers the full range of content; calculator allowed • Component 2: Paper 2 (Calculator Paper) Duration: 2 hours | Weight: 50% Covers the full range of content; calculator allowed • Tiering: Foundation Tier: Grades 1–5 Higher Tier: Grades 4–9
A vailable for centres choosing internal assessment rather than Component 2 exam.
Both papers are externally assessed, equally weighted, and compulsory. Potential Trips and Enrichment • Maths Challenges/Competitions: UKMT or similar enrichment opportunities • STEM Workshops: Links to science, engineering, and computing contexts • Applied Maths Visits: Examples include financial maths sessions or data science workshops • Visits to mathematics and technology museums
Potential Trips and Enrichment • Theatre trips to productions of Shakespeare or modern plays • Poetry readings or creative writing workshops • Visits to literary heritage sites (e.g., Shakespeare’s Globe) • P articipation in essay or public speaking competitions
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