Three Papers1 non-calculator, two calculator
More Exam Time3 x 1.5 hour exams
New Grading9 to 1
1 is the lowest, anchored to grade G“The bottom of grade 1 will be aligned with the bottom of a G.”
9 is the highest, for the top 3% or so
7 will be anchored to grade A“Broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a grade 7 and above as currently achieve an A and above.”
4 will be anchored to grade C“Broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a grade 4 and above as currently achieve a grade C and above.”
5 will be set between C and B
In 2017 the same percentage that get a “C” in 2016 will be awarded a grade 4.
In 2017 the same percentage that get a “C” in 2016 will be awarded a grade 4.
New Topics, and More Difficult Content in Both Tiers
Key Topics New to both Tiers•Knowing the exact values of sinθ, cosθ and tanθ for θ= 0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 90°(not tan). • Using inequality notation to specify error intervals • Using Venn diagrams • Working with percentages >100%• Frequency trees
•Tangent to a circle • Using iteration to find approximate solutions to equations• Gradient at a point on a curve• Average and instantaneous rates of change• Areas under graphs • (some) Kinematics formulae
•Using trigonometric ratios •Use of Standard Form•Vectors•Factorising quadratics, including the difference of two squares•Using y=mx+c
No Formulae Sheets
EdexcelLinear specification (no modules or units)
Half marks on each paper targeting grades 4-6 and other half at 7-9
Half marks on each paper targeting grades 1 to 3 (lower part) and other half at 3 (upper part) to 5
In 2017/18 and 2018/19 students aged 16-18 will be required to retake English and Maths where they fail to achieve a grade 4 at GCSE.
In 2019/2020 this will rise to a grade 5.
Year 12Year 12
Available from school @ £5.60 From £5.00 - £10.00
Available from school Revision Guide @ £2.60Workbook + Answers @ £3.60
Available from school Foundation @ £5.20Higher @ £7.20