KS4 Mathematics Whilst in KS4 pupils may gain a range of qualifications in the lead up to sitting their final GCSE examinations in May/June of their Year 11. AQA Unit Scheme Award - pupils will complete a range of Unit awards, completing activities and worksheets that lead to an accreditation from the examining board AQA. Functional Skills - pupils will sit either, Entry Level, Level 1 or Level 2 functional skills depending on their ability. Functional Skills AQA is a more real-life based test which students enjoy. Some students will be entered into these qualification in year 10 and/or year 11. GCSE Mathematics The GCSE Maths curriculum has recently – changed to 9-1, with this change there has been an increase of new material added to the course. All pupils are following the 5-year Edexcel Scheme of Learning; this scheme increase the amount of time available to cover the increased curriculum, at the end of there studies they will then sit either Higher or Foundation Edexcel GCSE. GCSE Statistics There will also be a selected number of pupils who – will sit the Edexcel GCSE Statistics, this is a new course as of 2018/2019. It is an additional GCSE that pupils must opt to complete as they will be required to complete extra lessons. Full details of the Edexcel Scheme of Learning for Maths can be found by following the link
KS4 Mathematics Whilst in KS4 pupils may gain a range of qualifications in the lead up to sitting their final GCSE examinations in May/June of their Year 11. AQA Unit Scheme Award - pupils will complete a range of Unit awards, completing activities and worksheets that lead to an accreditation from the examining board AQA. Functional Skills - pupils will sit either, Entry Level, Level 1 or Level 2 functional skills depending on their ability. Functional Skills AQA is a more real-life based test which students enjoy. Some students will be entered into these qualification in year 10 and/or year 11. GCSE Mathematics – The GCSE Maths curriculum has recently changed to 9-1, with this change there has been an increase of new material added to the course. All pupils are following the 5-year Edexcel Scheme of Learning; this scheme increase the amount of time available to cover the increased curriculum, at the end of there studies they will then sit either Higher or Foundation Edexcel GCSE. GCSE Statistics – There will also be a selected number of pupils who will sit the Edexcel GCSE Statistics, this is a new course as of 2018/2019. It is an additional GCSE that pupils must opt to complete as they will be required to complete extra lessons. Full details of the Edexcel Scheme of Learning for Maths can be found by following the link