KS4 - Mathematics
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Edexcel GCSE Mathematics (1MA1)
Outline of the Course
- Number: working with integers, fractions & decimals, order of operations, factors & multiples, powers & reciprocals, percentages, surds, standard form, units, estimation and limits of accuracy, indices
- Algebra: algebraic manipulation, linear & quadratic equations, functions, curved graphs, simultaneous equations, inequalities, linear & quadratic sequences, algebraic fractions, proof, exponential functions, graph transformations, circle equations, iteration, area under a curve, real life graphs
- Ratio & Proportion: compound units, direct & inverse proportion, growth & decay, scale factors, similar areas & volumes, percentage increase & decrease, rates of change
- Geometry: coordinates, construction, loci, similarity & congruence, angles in polygons, angles in parallel lines, angle properties in triangles and quadrilaterals, plans and elevations, circles, bearings, scale drawings, Pythagoras’ Theorem, trigonometry, sine & cosine rules, transformations, circle theorems, areas, volumes, surface areas, vectors
- Probability: listing outcomes, frequency trees & tree diagrams, relative frequency, combined events, mutually exclusive events, Venn diagrams, independent and conditional probability, histograms
- Statistics: sampling, distributions, working with grouped data, types of statistical diagrams, comparing data sets, scatter graphs, averages and spread
Assessment
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Type of Assessment |
Duration |
Weighting |
1 |
Examination paper 1H (Non-calculator) |
1 hour 30 minutes |
33.3%(80 marks) |
2 |
Examination paper 2H |
1 hour 30 minutes |
33.3%(80 marks) |
3 |
Examination paper 3H |
1 hour 30 minutes |
33.3%(80 marks) |
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