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Mathematics

EXAMINATION BOARD:   OCR 

QUALIFICATION: GCSE MATHEMATICS 

 

Aims 

The syllabus aims to give students opportunities to: 

 

  • Apply knowledge in context, reason mathematically and communicate understanding 

 

  • Develop and refine problem-solving strategies and build confidence and skills 

Math instruments 

  • Prepare learners to function mathematically in the real world 

 

  • Make connections between different areas of mathematics 

 

  • Develop a firm foundation for appropriate further study 

 

 

Approaches and Topics 

Students are set into ability groups in Year 10.   

 

Each group will work towards one of two possible tiers of entry: Foundation (Grades 5 - 1) and Higher (Grades 9 - 4). 

 

Students are assessed on three main assessment objectives  

AO1: Their ability to use and apply standard techniques   

AO2: Their ability to reason, interpret and communicate mathematically  

AO3: Their ability to solve problems within mathematics and in other contexts 

 

Summary of Assessment  

100% written examination, taken at the end of the course.  

There is no controlled assessment component. 

 

Further Education & Career Opportunities 

The GCSE Mathematics course provides progression from Key Stage 3 to GCSE onto AS/A level Mathematics.  Many college courses and employers require a good pass in GCSE Mathematics in order to demonstrate an adequate standard of

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