Course: AQA GCSE Mathematics (8300)
Overview of Content
- Number
- Algebra
- Ratio, Proportion and Rates of Change
- Geometry and Measures
- Probability
- Statistics
- Content from any part of the specification may be assessed.
- A mix of question styles, from short, single-mark questions to multi-step problems.
- Content from any part of the specification may be assessed.
- A mix of question styles, from short, single-mark questions to multi-step problems.
- Content from any part of the specification may be assessed.
- A mix of question styles, from short, single-mark questions to multi-step problems.
Course Description
GCSE Mathematics is a subject of problem solving, logic and resilience in challenging situations. The subject is so much more than one of sums and equations; it is essential to the understanding of everyday life and our universe.
Students will have the opportunity to study the following topic areas; Number, Algebra, Ratio, Proportion and Rates of Change, Geometry and Measures, Probability and Statistics and will be assessed over three written papers in which the mathematical demand increases as a student progresses through the paper.
GCSE Mathematics has a Foundation Tier (Grade 1-5) and a Higher Tier (Grade 4-9). Students must take all three question papers at the same tier of entry.
Revision Tips
- Ensure you practice plenty ofexam style questions. Donot just read, revisionmustbeactive.Youneedtobeable toapply theskillyouhavelearnt toa problem. Always end revision sessions with an exam style question.
- Complete your weekly exam paper homework to familiarise yourself application and problem solving questions.
- Use‘mindmaps’/’spider diagrams’todisplayrevisionnotes.
- Makeflashcards- thesecanhelpsummarisekeynotes/formulaeandin turnyou’ll be able tovisualise thecard inanexam.
- Use your mock exam analysis to focus on key topics in preparation for your next exam.
- Attend both Period 0 and Period 6 to access support and guidance around key topic areas.
Tips for Success
- Read your questions carefully. For problem solving type questions, read the entire question and get all the information provided. Draw a diagram if it helps you.
- Practise using your calculator. Remember two thirds of the exams are calculator based.
- Method: Mathematics is a discipline of logic. Lay out your work systematically. Write any formula you might be using and show your working clearly. Remember that maximum marks are awarded for the method.
- Time yourself while completing past papers so you become familiar with timed conditions.
- Just ‘do Maths’ – practicing and answering lots of questions builds confidence and helps identify clearly what still needs to be worked on .
- Revision guides and workbooks also available to buy from school at £2.50 each.