KS4 Maths

In Y10 and Y11 we work towards GCSE Maths and currently sit the AQA examinations. Prior to this, most students will complete Functional Skills Level 1 in Y10 with some students working into Y11 to finish the course. While GCSE Maths is the usual aim, if a student is better suited to more practical maths then we would seek to work towards Functional Skills Level 2 qualification.

Which exam board do we use?

Currently the Functional Skills Level 1 and 2 courses are from the Edexcel exam board.
The GCSE course is currently from AQA.

What is our approach to the subject?

Ultimately we want all our students to leave with a maths qualification which will allow them access to the next stage of their education. We appreciate that for many their future will not be mathematically focused and to this end we actively build in time to discuss practical and real-life examples in all the areas we cover, aiming for individuals to leave with a good understanding of key areas that will affect their lives.

How is the course assessed?

All the maths courses are assessed through examinations. For both Functional Skills course the exams are available to sit throughout the year providing two weeks notice is given. All GCSE exams take place at the end of Y11 in May and June with a grade 4 being considered a ‘pass’.

Functional Skills Level 1

Grades Available: Pass/Fail

Paper A: 25 mins              Non-Calculator
Paper B: 1hr 30 mins      Calculator

Functional Skills Level 2

Grades Available: Pass/Fail

Paper A: 25 mins              Non-Calculator
Paper B: 1hr 30 mins      Calculator

GCSE Maths (AQA)

Grades available: Foundation 1-5, Higher 4-9

Paper 1: 1hr 30mins        Non-Calculator
Paper 2: 1hr 30mins        Calculator
Paper 3: 1hr 30mins        Calculator