This course follows the National Curriculum as set out by the Edexcel Examining Group, and its aim is to develop mathematical knowledge through oral, written and practical skills.  Emphasis will be on the ability of each student to apply mathematics in everyday situations.  This will include developing skills in experimentation, problem solving and using the appropriate IT, both individually and in groups.  The student is encouraged to think and work logically and to generalise and prove their ideas. The application of mathematics to Science, Technology and other subjects will be explored.  The course will lay a firm foundation appropriate to the further study of mathematics and other related subjects.

 Assessment

Final examinations in Year 11 consisting of 2 papers: 

1. a non calculator paper and
2. a calculator paper

 The papers are 1h 45mins long for the Higher tier (grades A*-D) but 1h 30mins for the Foundation tier (grades C-G).

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