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gcse maths specification edxcel

1. Content Areas
The specification covers the following areas, with topics assessed across Foundation and Higher tiers:

A. Number
Integers, decimals, and fractions
Factors, multiples, and primes
Powers and roots, including indices and surds
Standard form
Percentages and ratio
Rounding, estimation, and error intervals
B. Algebra
Algebraic expressions, including expanding, factorizing, and simplifying
Solving linear, quadratic, and simultaneous equations
Inequalities and sequences
Graphs of functions, including linear, quadratic, and exponential
Algebraic manipulation, including rearranging formulas
C. Ratio, Proportion, and Rates of Change
Ratio and proportion problems
Direct and inverse proportion
Speed, distance, and time
Growth and decay problems
D. Geometry and Measures
Properties of angles, shapes, and constructions
Transformations, including reflections, rotations, and translations
Pythagoras' theorem and trigonometry
Perimeter, area, and volume
Circles, arcs, and sectors
Vectors and their applications
E. Statistics
Data representation (bar charts, pie charts, histograms, etc.)
Averages (mean, median, mode) and range
Probability, including combined events and tree diagrams
F. Probability
Simple probabilities and relative frequencies
Use of Venn diagrams, set notation, and probability trees
2. Assessment Objectives
The exams assess three key objectives:

AO1: Recall and use standard techniques (50% for Foundation, 40% for Higher)
AO2: Reason, interpret, and communicate mathematically (25% for both tiers)
AO3: Solve problems in a mathematical and non-mathematical context (25% for Foundation, 35% for Higher)
3. Assessment Structure
The GCSE Mathematics assessment consists of three papers:

Paper 1: Non-calculator
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Marks: 80
Paper 2: Calculator allowed
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Marks: 80
Paper 3: Calculator allowed
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Marks: 80
Each paper contributes 33.3% to the final grade.
Questions are a mix of multiple-choice, short-answer, and extended-response types.
Foundation Tier assesses grades 1–5; Higher Tier assesses grades 4–9.
4. Grade Boundaries
Grade boundaries vary each year depending on exam difficulty, but typically:

Foundation Tier: Covers grades 1–5.
Higher Tier: Covers grades 4–9 (grade 3 awarded if the performance is below grade 4).
Excellent.
Original post by Anonymous
Excellent.

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Original post by zainabsyeda2024
1. Content Areas
The specification covers the following areas, with topics assessed across Foundation and Higher tiers:
A. Number
Integers, decimals, and fractions
Factors, multiples, and primes
Powers and roots, including indices and surds
Standard form
Percentages and ratio
Rounding, estimation, and error intervals
B. Algebra
Algebraic expressions, including expanding, factorizing, and simplifying
Solving linear, quadratic, and simultaneous equations
Inequalities and sequences
Graphs of functions, including linear, quadratic, and exponential
Algebraic manipulation, including rearranging formulas
C. Ratio, Proportion, and Rates of Change
Ratio and proportion problems
Direct and inverse proportion
Speed, distance, and time
Growth and decay problems
D. Geometry and Measures
Properties of angles, shapes, and constructions
Transformations, including reflections, rotations, and translations
Pythagoras' theorem and trigonometry
Perimeter, area, and volume
Circles, arcs, and sectors
Vectors and their applications
E. Statistics
Data representation (bar charts, pie charts, histograms, etc.)
Averages (mean, median, mode) and range
Probability, including combined events and tree diagrams
F. Probability
Simple probabilities and relative frequencies
Use of Venn diagrams, set notation, and probability trees
2. Assessment Objectives
The exams assess three key objectives:
AO1: Recall and use standard techniques (50% for Foundation, 40% for Higher)
AO2: Reason, interpret, and communicate mathematically (25% for both tiers)
AO3: Solve problems in a mathematical and non-mathematical context (25% for Foundation, 35% for Higher)
3. Assessment Structure
The GCSE Mathematics assessment consists of three papers:
Paper 1: Non-calculator
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Marks: 80
Paper 2: Calculator allowed
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Marks: 80
Paper 3: Calculator allowed
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Marks: 80
Each paper contributes 33.3% to the final grade.
Questions are a mix of multiple-choice, short-answer, and extended-response types.
Foundation Tier assesses grades 1–5; Higher Tier assesses grades 4–9.
4. Grade Boundaries
Grade boundaries vary each year depending on exam difficulty, but typically:
Foundation Tier: Covers grades 1–5.
Higher Tier: Covers grades 4–9 (grade 3 awarded if the performance is below grade 4).

Btw, I do remember seeing a comment saying you need help with your Maths?
Original post by Anonymous
Btw, I do remember seeing a comment saying you need help with your Maths?

yes i do...really badly...
Original post by zainabsyeda2024
yes i do...really badly...

Try using Maths genie to self-teach the content. Ideally, work through the foundations grade 1 and work yourself up to grade 9 topics. They also have videos that tell you how to do specific questions that correlate with different topics. Third space learning is also a good resource that tells you how to do a question. When your done, now its all about applying your knowledge. So start by doing the exam questions that are found next to each topic in Maths Genie, then self-correct them. If you get some questions wrong, then look at the model solutions to see why you got it wrong and repeat the question again. Then definitely do past papers after. There are additional YT channels like Corbett maths, The Gcse Maths Tutor e.t.c that can help you as well.

https://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/gcse.php
https://thirdspacelearning.com/secondary-resources/gcse-maths/
Thank you so much. I scored a 9 out of 80 in Paper 1 (Non-Calc) and a 15 out of 80 in Paper 2 during my very first practice mock for Year 10. I was really disappointed with my performance, and for a moment, I felt like giving up. However, after reflecting, I’ve realized that I should keep pushing forward. I’m grateful for your support and encouragement."

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