Mathematics Higher

COURSE TITLE
GCSE Maths Higher
EXAM BOARD
Edexcel
COURSE CONTENT
Number

Algebra 1
Averages and representing data
Fractions, decimals and percentages
Angles, Pythagoras theorem
Trigonometry
Linear graphs, real life graphs
Perimeter, Area, Circles, Cones, Spheres
Transformations, construction & Loci
Quadratics, Inequalities, Simultaneous equations
Probability
Multiplicative reasoning
Similarity and congruence
Trigonometric graphs
Further trigonometry
Cumulative frequency, box plots
Histograms
Sketching graphs, cubic and reciprocal graphs
Circle theorems
Rearranging formulae
Expanding triple brackets
Manipulating surds and algebraic fractions
Vectors
Reciprocal graphs
Exponential graphs
Direct and indirect proportion
Transformation of graphs
OVERVIEW OF ASSESSMENT
Higher tier papers will assess the content domains in these proportions:

Number- 15%     Ratio and Proportion 25%       Algebra 30%      Statistics and probability 15%     Geometry and measures 20%

 

Foundation tier follows 3 assessment objectives in the following weighting:

25% is A01 – A01 is about using and applying standard techniques.

25% is A02 – A02 is about reasoning, interpreting and communicating mathematically.

50% is A03 – A03 is about solving problems with a much greater focus on solving non-routine problems in mathematical and non-mathematical concepts.
Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3
80 Marks 80 Marks 80 Marks
1 hour 30 minutes 1 hour 30 minutes 1 hour 30 minutes
33.3% weighting 33.3% weighting 33.3% weighting
RECOMMENDED READING / LINKS
Mathswatch.vle

BBC Bitesize GCSE

Edexcel Pearson 9-1 Student textbook

CGP revision guides
FUTURE PATHWAYS
Engineering, Accountancy, Business and IT, medicine.