Mathematics

Specification

Edexcel – GCSE Mathematics (9-1) from 2015

Course Content

 Tier

Topic area

Weighting

Foundation

(Grades 1-5)

Number

22 - 28%

Algebra

17 - 23%

Ratio, Proportion and Rates of change

22 - 28%

Geometry and Measures

12 - 18%

Statistics & Probability

12 - 18%

Higher

(Grades 4-9)

Number

12 - 18%

Algebra

27 - 33%

Ratio, Proportion and Rates of change

17 - 23%

Geometry and Measures

17 - 23%

Statistics & Probability

12 - 18%

Assessment

 Paper 1 – Non-calculator 33.3%  - 1 Hour 30 minutes

 Paper 2 – Calculator 33.3%  - 1 Hour 30 minutes

 Paper 3 – Calculator 33.3% - 1 Hour 30 minutes

List of Resources

The best revision guides:

• Your exercise and homework books

• GCSE 9-1 CGP Workbooks and Revision Guides (£2.50 from reprographics)

• Question paper packs available from reprographics in Year 11 as well as the question bank on the student shared area.

The best revision websites:

https://vle.mathswatch.co.uk

https://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/gcse.html

https://www.mymaths.co.uk/

https://www.kerboodle.com/

https://library.cgpbooks.co.uk/

https://justmaths.co.uk/2015/11/29/9-1-exam-questions-by-topic-foundation-version-2/

http://justmaths.co.uk/2015/12/21/9-1-exam-questions-by-topic-higher-tier/