CourseInformation aboutFreeStandingMathematics

ExaminationDetails
OCR 6993

AssessmentDetails
ThecourseisusuallyassessedattheendofYear11byasingle examinationoftwohours.Theexaminationhastwoparts SectionA comprisestenshortquestionsandSectionBcontainsfourlongertasks.

CourseInformation
The Free Standing Maths Qualification gives pupils an extra qualification which is recognised by UCAS, the university admissions service, and also complements the work which they cover within the normal GCSE Mathematics course. It provides an excellent introduction to the advanced mathematics required for Year 12 AS modules, but is also a worthwhile and enriching course in its own right. Pupils in set 1 for Mathematics will use one of their five weekly lessons to study for the FSMQ which offers the possibly of grades from A to E. Entry for the examination is dependent upon the pupils performance over the duration of the twoyear course. Algebra,CoordinateGeometry,TrigonometryandCalculusareallexaminedindepth,inadditiontothe shortertopicsofKinematicsandLinearProgramming. Allpupilswillrequirebasicgeometricalequipmentandtheirownscientificcalculator.Anycalculatorsfrom theCasiofx83orfx85rangesarestronglyrecommended.Candidatesarepermittedtouseagraphical calculator,althoughthesearenotessential.

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StepstoSuccess inFreeStandingMathematics(Advanced)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Make sure you know your login for any sites used by your class, such as MyMaths, Mathletics, SAM Learning and MathsnetAlevel Go through your exercise book and highlight any topics/questions which you need to practise or ask for help on. Attend the daily lunchtime homework club to ask for support with difficult topics. Use the Mathematics page of the Student Portal to practise past papers under timed conditions. Use the mark schemes on the Student Portal to check your answers and make corrections. Complete all the A to A* Booster Packs on MyMaths. Use the MathsWatch videos and worksheets to practise algebraic manipulation. Seek help before homework is due so that you are able to complete the tricky questions Read through your notes the night before your next lesson in order to remind yourself of key points from the previous week. Structure your class work so that important facts are clearly highlighted in order to assist with revision at the end of the course.

Usefulwebsites:
www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/type/fsmq/maths/add_maths/documents/ www.mymaths.co.uk (A Level section) www.mathsnetalevel.com

CourseInformation aboutGCSEMathematics
ExaminationDetails
Edexcel 1MA0

AssessmentDetails
ThecourseisusuallyassessedattheendofYear11bytwowrittenpapers, eachcontributing50%tothefinalgrade.Onepaperiscalculator,the otherisnoncalculatorandeachisoflength1hour45minutes. Thefunctionalelementsofmathematicsareassessedoneachpaper: 3040%oftheFoundationTierpapers 2030%oftheHigherTierpapers. 2tiersofentry:foundation(CG)andhigher(A*C)

CourseInformation
The GCSE Mathematics course develops knowledge, skills and understanding of mathematical methods and concepts, including Number, Algebra, Geometry, Measures, Statistics and Probability. Pupils are expected to make connections between mathematical concepts and apply the functional elements of mathematics in everyday and reallife situations. All pupils will require basic geometrical equipment and their own scientific calculator. Any calculators from the Casio fx83 or fx85 ranges are strongly recommended.

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StepstoSuccess inGCSEMathematics
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Make sure you know your login for any sites used by your class, such as MyMaths, Mathletics and SAM Learning. Go through your exercise book and highlight any topics/questions which you need to practise or ask for help on. Attend the daily lunchtime homework club to ask for support with difficult topics. Use the Mathematics page of the Student Portal to practise past papers under timed conditions. Use the mark schemes on the Student Portal to check your answers and make corrections. Complete all the relevant Booster Packs on MyMaths Use the MathsWatch videos and worksheets to practise problematic topics. Seek help before homework is due so that you are able to complete the tricky questions. Read through your notes the night before your next lesson in order to remind yourself of key points from the previous week. Structure your class work so that important facts are clearly highlighted in order to assist with revision at the end of the course.

Usefulwebsites:
www.mymaths.co.uk http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/maths/ www.counton.org http://www.emaths.co.uk/learn.htm http://www.mrbartonmaths.com/pupils.htm http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse10/maths/maths-a/Pages/default.aspx