Mathematics GCSE (AQA)

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Following the AQA Linear GCSE, students either study the foundation or higher course; there is no coursework element at either tier of entry. In the new specification, the foundation tier will cover grades 1-5 and the higher tier will cover grades 4-9 (a grade 4 equates to a previous grade C). Due to the increases in content, students will be required to sit 3 (rather than previously 2) assessments at the end of year 11. Students wishing to study Maths at Advanced Level must have completed the Higher Tier course and have achieved a grade 6 or higher overall. For our most able mathematicians we offer an additional level 2 qualification (Further Maths, AQA) which is delivered alongside the standard GCSE qualification. The exams for this qualification will also be taken in the Summer of Year 11.

Course information

Name: Mathematics GCSE (AQA) Qualification title: Mathematics GCSE (AQA) Qualification type: GCSE or equivalent Assessment In Key Stage 4, students are assessed every half term, at the end of year 10 all students sit a reduced GCSE paper and in December of year 11 students sit a full mock exam. The results from each test combined with teacher assessment are used to make sure that every student is in the correct set and that they are following the correct tier of entry. Students follow three possible routes (all exams to be sat in the Summer of Year 11): * AQA Foundation Linear GCSE: 1 x non calculator paper (1hr 30min) 2 x calculator papers (1hr 30mins each) * AQA Higher Linear GCSE: 1 x non calculator paper (1hr 30min) 2 x calculator papers (1hr 30mins each) * AQA Higher Linear Edexcel GCSE plus AQA standalone Further Mathematics: Higher GCSE exams as above plus: 1 x non calculator paper (1hr 30mins) 1x calculator paper (2hrs) for Further Maths Qualification, both exams sat in Summer of Year 11. There is no coursework element to any of the courses. Progression routes Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20151118 10:44:51 Updated 20151118 10:46:09

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College
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Address

Farnley Lane Town: Otley

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