KS4 Maths Year 11
Subject statement
At Burnside we aim to inspire pupils to develop the ability through Mathematics to become successful learners. We promote independent thinking. This is a transferable skill which enables the students to analyse difficult situations and produce creative solutions. An ability to tackle problems and master them can then be translated into every aspect of one’s life. It has been proved that success in Mathematics leads to a greater economic wellbeing in the future.
The Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1) in Mathematics is intended to:
- provide evidence of students’ achievements against demanding and fulfilling content,
- to give students the confidence that the mathematical skills, knowledge and understanding that they will have acquired during the course of their study are as good as that of the highest performing jurisdictions in the world
- provide a strong foundation for further academic and vocational study and for employment, to give students the appropriate mathematical skills, knowledge and understanding to help them progress to a full range of courses in further and higher education
Course Outline
Term |
Class 6 |
Autumn 1 |
Unit 1: Groundwork: Number Unit 2: Groundwork: Algebra Unit 3: Groundwork: Geometry Unit 4: Groundwork: Statistics Unit 5: Percentages Unit 6: Indices and Roots |
Autumn 2 |
Unit 7: Algebraic Manipulation Unit 8: Straight-line Graphs Unit 9: Angle Facts Unit 10: Accuracy Unit 11: Circles Unit 12: Equations and Inequalities |
Spring 1 |
Unit 13: Probability Unit 14: Sequences Unit 15: Constructions Unit 16: Quadratics Unit 17: Quadratic Graphs Unit 18: Ratio and Compound Measures |
Spring 2 |
Unit 19: Proportion Unit 20: Simultaneous Equations Unit 21: Pythagoras’ Theorem Unit 22: Statistical Graphs and Measures Unit 23: Transformations of Shapes and Vectors Unit 24: Bivariate Data |
Summer 1 |
Unit 25: Sampling Unit 26: Probability of Combined Events Unit 27: Volume and Surface Area Unit 28: Trigonometry Unit 29: Further Graphs Unit 30: Mathematical Arguments |
Summer 2 |
Revision |
How the course is assessed
Foundation Tier: Grades 1 - 5 (If grade 1 is not achieved then U is awarded and certificate is not is not given)
Higher Tier: Grades 4 -9 (Students who narrowly miss grade 4 are awarded grade 3. Below this is recorded as U.)
For both Foundation and Higher Tiers |
Paper 1 |
Paper 2 |
Paper 3 |
What is assessed? |
All specification content |
||
How is it assessed? |
|
||
Type of question? |
Short answer and structured questions |
||
Coursework? |
No coursework |
||
Qualification: Linear or modular? |
This qualification is linear, i.e. students will sit their exams at the end of the course. |
||
Aim: To allow students to demonstrate: |
|
Feedback:
Student weekly outcome sheet:
- Differentiated target based questions
- Target setting
- Weekly learning objectives
Student curriculum map:
- Units and topics
- Success criteria
How parents/carers can help
To further develop and broaden your child’s skills and understanding of Maths concepts, you should encourage your child to spend 40 minutes per week doing independent reading (this could be worksheets, projects, investigations or test papers) and going over the notes covered in class.
Encourage your child to watch the News; to ensure that he/she is up to date with social matters where mathematics is applicable. E.g the spread of corona virus stats figures.
Test their knowledge and understanding by encouraging them to inform you on their learning, targets and lesson objectives.
Links to online resources:
Preparation and repetition is the key to success. Please encourage your child to use the following resources to help thoroughly prepare for the examinations:
- http://mathsgenie.co.uk
- http://corbettmaths.com
- Watch videos,
- Complete worksheets,
- Attempt past exam paper,
- Self-assess by using the worked solutions
- Use YouTube to watch relevant videos