Maths
Exam Board
Pearson’s Edexcel
Why do I have to study Maths?
Studying GCSE Maths is important because it develops essential life skills like budgeting, measuring, and problem-solving. Many careers and apprenticeships require at least a pass in maths, and it’s often necessary for further education. It also boosts logical thinking, which helps in various subjects and everyday decision-making. Additionally, many jobs, including teaching, nursing, and engineering, require maths qualifications. Even if you don’t enjoy it, having a solid maths foundation keeps future opportunities open.
How will I be examined?
You will be examined by doing a set of 3 papers. Each paper is work 80 marks and has a duration of 1hour 30 minutes. The Foundation paper will cover grade 1-5 topics and higher grade 4-9. You will sit them in the following order.
Paper 1 – Non Calculator
Paper 2 – Calculator
Paper 3 – calculator
What will I study?
The topics covered in higher and foundation vary. These are the following topics that will be covered.
Foundation |
Higher |
Grade 1: · Addition and subtraction · Multiplication and division · Time · Writing, simplifying and ordering fractions · Place values · Rounding values · Negative numbers · Factors and multiples · Powers and roots · BIDMAS · Coordinates · Pictograms Grade 2: · Calculation problems · Using a calculator · Fractions of amounts · Fraction decimals and percentages · Simplifying algebra · Writing an expression · Function machines · Angles in 2D shapes · Area and perimeter · Probability · Frequency polygon · Averages · Bar charts · Stem and leaf diagrams · Pie charts · Solving one step equations · Systematic listing – outcomes of choices Grade 3: · Error intervals · Fractions · Estimation · Writing and simplifying ratios · Ratios · Proportion · Percentages · Percentage change · Exchange rates · Conversions and units · Scale drawing · Best buy questions · Substitution · Solving equations · Drawing graphs · Area and circumference of circles · Transformations · Area of compound shapes · Frequency trees · Two way tables Grade 4: · Compound interest and depreciation · Indices · Prime factors, HCF and LCM · Distance Time Graph · Inequalities · Forming and solving equations · Sequences nth term, · Expanding and factorising · Pythagoras · Angles in parallel lines · Angles in polygons · Surface area · Volume of prisms · Cylinder · Loci and construction · Bearings · Plans and elevations · Averages from frequency tables · Probability- relative frequency · Scatter graph Grade 5: · Ratio, Fraction and Decimals · Reverse Percentages · Standard Form · Rearranging the formula · Expanding and factorising simple quadratics · Speed and Density · Drawing cubic and reciprocal graphs · Solving simultaneous graphs graphically · Midpoint of a segment · Equation of a line · Sphere and cones · Sector areas and arc length · Trigonometry – SOH CAH TOA · Trigonometric Values · Vectors · Probability Trees · Venn Diagrams · Direct and inverse proportionality – basic · Ratio to linear function · Similar shapes - lengths · Solving and factorising basic quadratics
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Grade 4: · Compound interest and depreciation · Indices · Prime factors, HCF and LCM · Distance Time Graph · Inequalities · Forming and solving equations · Sequences nth term, · Expanding and factorising · Pythagoras · Angles in parallel lines · Angles in polygons · Surface area · Volume of prisms · Cylinder · Loci and construction · Bearings · Plans and elevations · Averages from frequency tables · Probability- relative frequency · Scatter graph Grade 5: · Ratio, Fraction and Decimals · Reverse Percentages · Standard Form · Rearranging the formula · Expanding and factorising simple quadratics · Speed and Density · Drawing cubic and reciprocal graphs · Solving simultaneous graphs graphically · Midpoint of a segment · Equation of a line · Sphere and cones · Sector areas and arc length · Trigonometry – SOH CAH TOA · Trigonometric Values · Vectors · Probability Trees · Venn Diagrams · Direct and inverse proportionality – basic · Ratio to linear function · Similar shapes - lengths · Solving and factorising basic quadratics Grade 6: · Recurring decimal to fractions · Fractional and negative indices · Product rule for counting · Repeated percentage change · Expanding triple brackets · Parallel and perpendicular lines · Inequalities on a graph · Similar shapes- area and volume · Enlargement with negative scale factor · Circle theorems · Cumulative frequency · Boxplots – IQ range and Median · Boxplots from Cumulative graphs · Factorising and solving harder Quadratics · Exponential Graphs · Solving and drawing inequalities Grade 7: · Inverse and composite functions · Iteration · Surds- simplify · Surds- rationalise · Surds- expand · Algebraic fractions – simplify and solve · Rearranging the formula - difficult · Drawing trig graphs · Sine and Cosine rule · Area using SINE rule · Congruent Triangles and Proof · 3D Pythagoras and Trigonometry · Bounds · Direct and inverse proportionality – difficult squares and cubes · Conditional Probability · Histograms – draw and interpret · Quadratic formula Grade 8 & 9: · Quadratic Simultaneous Equations · Completing the Square · Algebra Proof · Nth term Quadratics · Quadratics inequalities · Transformation of F(x) graphs · Velocity and Time Graphs · Proof Of circle Theorems · Vectors and Proofs · Perpendicular lines and equation of tangents · Probability equations questions
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Recommended text books, additional reading
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Pearson’s Higher and Foundation Textbook
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Collins GCSE Maths Higher and Foundation textbook
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CGP higher and foundation revision guides
Recommended online resources
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Maths Genie - https://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/
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Corbett Maths - https://corbettmaths.com/
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PMT - https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/additional-assessment-materials-summer-2021/maths-gcse/
Department contact:
Head of Maths
Leena Fahmida – Leena.Fahmida@londonenterpriseacademy.org
2iC – Mathematic and Computing
Wehelie Khalif – Wehelie.Khalif@londonenterpriseacademy.org