Examination Board: Edexcel

An A* - C pass in GCSE Mathematics is a basic requirement for the vast majority of university courses as well as being an essential prerequisite for a wide variety of jobs. At the Fine Arts College we accordingly offer Maths as a core subject for all GCSE students and re-sit facilities for all relevant A2 students.

Our standard procedure is to enter students for the Intermediate tier which is the lowest level providing access to B and C grade passes. Where appropriate, students are entered for the Higher tier, at which A* and A grades are additionally obtainable.

All the levels of entering the GCSE course includes two Coursework projects requiring substantial individual study contributions over and above that of regular homework completion.

THE EXAMINATION

Intermediate Level:
PAPER 2 _ (40%) Non calculator exam - 2hrs
PAPER 4 _ (40%) Calculator exam - 2 hrs
COURSEWORK _ (20%)

Higher Level:
Paper 5 _ (40%) Non calculator exam - 2 hrs
Paper 6 _ (40%) Calculator exam - 2 hrs
Coursework _ (20%)