Course description:

All pupils will study GCSE Modular Mathematics (4307) and will be entered for the appropriate tier of entry :-

Foundation (Grades C to G available)

Higher (Grades A* to D available)

There is no coursework element.

This course consists of three modules:

This includes all of the subject content from Handling Data within the National Curriculum for Mathematics. The course will commence after the NCT examinations in Year 9.

Two written papers are sat at each level, one where use of a calculator is permitted and one where it is not. This counts for 18% of the final mark and is examined in the November of Year 10

Module 3

This includes mainly the Number subject content for the National Curriculum at Foundation and Intermediate tiers of entry, whilst at the Higher tier some of the Algebra topics are included. There are two written papers at each tier of entry, one where use of a calculator is permitted, one where it is not. This counts for 27% of the final mark and is examined in the March of Year 10.

Module 5

This consists of the Shape, Space and Measures and the Number and Algebra topics for all tiers of entry. There are two written papers – one calculator, one non-calculator. This counts for 55% of the final assessment and is examined initially in the November of Year 11.

If students fail to meet their target grades then they may be given the chance to re-sit their final examination in the June of Year 11.

NB Set 1:

It is anticipated that Set 1 will study a further mathematics course alongside their GCSE Modular mathematics course. Research is currently on-going as to the most suitable course for them. For those students who attain their Target Grade in the November of Year 11, the remaining time will be used appropriately.

Each set will be given either one extended piece of homework per week (approx. one hour) or two shorter pieces (30 – 40 mins).

If you wish to study Mathematics at Sir John Deane's College, you would be expected to attain either A*, A or B at the Higher level in your Modular examination.

Essential Equipment: Scientific calculator and the basic geometric equipment (protractor or an angle measurer, pair of compasses, etc.)

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