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Key Stage 4
Mathematics
covers a wide range of skills and topics grouped into five areas;
·
Number
·
Algebra
·
Geometry
& Measure
·
Statistics
·
Using
& Applying mathematics
Mathematics is a compulsory subject at Key Stage 4 as it gives you
skills and concepts that allow you to be numerate and solve problems
in a variety of ways throughout your life.
At Llangatwg pupils are entered for their GCSE maths course at
either
·
Higher
tier (grades A*-D)
·
Foundation
tier (grades C-G)
If
a candidate fails to achieve the minimum mark at each tier their
grade will be recorded as a ‘U’.
At each tier of entry the assessment will consist solely of
two exam papers;
Additional Maths
There
is an opportunity for a small group of gifted and talented Year 11
mathematicians to study Additional Maths at GCSE level alongside
their normal mathematics GCSE. This course introduces A level topics
and allows pupils to gain an insight into more complicated
mathematical concepts. This course has proved to be an excellent
bridging tool between GCSE and A level mathematics.
Mathematics ELQ (Entry
Level Qualification)
This
course is intended for pupils who are not entered for the current
GCSE course. This course is designed to motivate the pupils in order
to develop their basic mathematical knowledge and skills. The
syllabus follows the National Curriculum for Mathematics at Level
1-3. Some elements of Key Stage 3 & 4 have been incorporated to
encourage progression.
Assessment
for ELQ
79%
of a pupils mark will come from continuous assessment. This is in
the form of structured, aural and practical tasks. There is a final
end of course exam in Year 11.
Pupils
achievement is acknowledged through a system of three levels; 1, 2
or 3.
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