Mathematics

The GCSE Mathematics Course enables students to further explore mathematics and solve problems in a variety of situations. 

They continue to build on the knowledge and skills covered in Years 7, 8 and 9.  This course will develop knowledge, problem solving and mathematical reasoning. The exam is divided into two tiers, higher and foundation. 

The higher tier allows student to achieve grades 9 to 4 and the foundation tier grades 5 to 1.  The examination comprises of three 1½ hour examinations, all equally weighted and one paper being non-calculator. 

The new GCSE Mathematics Curriculum covers:

• Number
• Algebra
• Ratio, Proportion and Rates of Change
• Geometry and Measure
• Probability and Statistics

For more information on the content within these topics, please refer to the specification using the following link:

http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/mathematics-2015.coursematerials.html#filterQuery=category:Pearson-UK:Category%2FSpecification-and-sample-assessments

Higher: Workbook

https://www.amazon.co.uk/REVISE-Edexcel-Mathematics-Revision-Workbook/dp/1292210885/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488360278&sr=8-1&keywords=edexcel+maths+gcse+9-1+workbook

Foundation: Workbook

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Edexcel-Mathematics-Foundation-Revision-Workbook/dp/1447987926/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1488360278&sr=8-4&keywords=edexcel+maths+gcse+9-1+workbook

Calculator:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Casio-FX-83GTPLUS-S-UH-FX-83GTPLUS-Scientific-Calculator/dp/B001O3IF9U/ref=sr_1_1?s=officeproduct&ie=UTF8&qid=1488360343&sr=1-1&keywords=scientific+calculators

Pencil Case with Maths Set:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Maped-930837-5-Inch-Filled-Pencil/dp/B01EFAPB9K/ref=sr_1_3?s=officeproduct&ie=UTF8&qid=1488360389&sr=1-3&keywords=maths+set+pencil+case

Post-16 Choices

GCSE Mathematics prepares students to make informed decisions about the use of technology and management of money; it is an entry requirement for many A-Level subjects such as Science, Psychology and Economics.  A higher grade in GCSE Mathematics is required for a wide variety of college and apprenticeships.

Staff Contact
Mr M Connell - marcus.connell@oxted.thpt.org.uk