Topics covered are: Number and Algebra: fractions, percentages, ratio, estimation, approximation, index notation, effect of error in measurement on calculations. Also algebraic manipulation, simple equations and formula, factorization, graphs of equations and number patterns. Shape, Space and Measures: areas, volumes, units, angles, bearings, Pythagoras. Statistics and Probability: ordering and interpreting data, drawing and analysing statistical charts and graphs, measures of average, probability, questionnaires, measures of dispersion.
Name: Mathematics GCSE Qualification title: GCSE in Mathematics Qualification type: Assessment Two written examinations are taken on completion of the course. One of the exams allows the use of a calculator; the other is worked without a calculator. Awarding EDEXCEL Created 20100518 07:34:36 Updated 20140701 08:47:35
It is not essential to buy books, but it may be useful for evening or part-time day course students to buy a textbook. The textbook used for the course is Foundation GCSE Mathematics for Edexcel ISBN 978-0-340-91359-8. The majority of the course is contained in other GCSE textbooks, some of which are available on loan from the College Library. It will be necessary for students to supply a scientific calculator. Equipment required It is not essential to buy books, but it may be useful for evening or part-time day course students to buy a textbook. The textbook used for the course is Foundation GCSE Mathematics for Edexcel ISBN 978-0-340-91359-8. The majority of the course is contained in other GCSE textbooks, some of which are available on loan from the College Library. It will be necessary for students to supply a scientific calculator.
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