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At KS4, lessons continue to be taught as 2 double and 1 single period per week. The vast majority of girls follow the Higher Edexcel GCSE course, however the Foundation exam is offered to a small number of girls where appropriate. The Department follow the linear course, which is assessed at the end of Year11 by two examination papers, one non-calculator and one calculator, both lasting 1 hour 45 minutes for the higher course and 1 hour 30 minutes for the Foundation. As with Year 9, lessons are organised as 2 double and 1 single period and it is expected that class teachers will take their Year 10 set into Year 11 to maintain consistency.
The syllabus is broken down into four assessment areas. They are:
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Using and applying mathematics
Problem solving; Communication; Reasoning |
20% |
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| A02 |
Number and algebra
Numbers and the number system; Calculations; Solving numerical problems; Equations and formulae; Sequences, functions and graphs
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50-55% |
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| A03 |
Shape, space and measures
Geometrical reasoning; Transformations and coordinates; Measures And construction |
25-30% |
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| A04 |
Handling data
Specifying and planning a problem; Collecting, processing and representing data; Interpreting and discussing results |
18-22% |
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With the removal of coursework, AO1 is assessed in the context of the other assessment areas.
In January of Year 11 the girls will sit a mock examination after which, a detailed programme of revision is undertaken to ensure that every girl is able to fulfil her potential in the summer examinations. Over recent years the girls have enjoyed considerable success with a 100% pass rate (A* - C).
In addition, as in KS3, the most able girls are entered for the National Mathematics Challenge and other competitions or events are encouraged.
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