Course Overview
   Linear Examination 
   100% Exam (no coursework)
   Higher (9-4) Foundation (5-1)
   1 x Non-Calculator Paper
   2 x Calculator Papers
    Key Dates
    MOCK EXAMS 
    Testing GCSE topics covered since year 9
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     Paper 1 Non-Calculator - w/c 18  November 2019
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     Paper 2 Calculator - w/c 20  January 2020
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     Paper 3 Calculator - w/c 16  March 2020
    GCSE EXAMS - 1½ hour papers
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     Paper 1 Non-Calculator - Tuesday 19  May 2020
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     Paper 2 Calculator - Thursday 4  June 2020
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     Paper 3 Calculator - Monday 8  June 2020
   Changes to the Curriculum
   More content at a higher level for both tiers of entry.
   Students are now required to memorise additional formulae that was 
    previously provided at the front of the exam papers.
   Greater emphasis has been put on application of mathematics and solving 
    non-routine problems.
   Some topics have moved from AS level maths to GCSE Higher Level.
   A grade 9 is now considerably harder to achieve than the old A* award 
    which makes the standard of performance at this new level exceptional. 
   Some topics from Higher level have now been included at the 
    Foundation Level.
   Some topics are new and been introduced to both at the Higher and 
    Foundation Level.
   Students now sit 4½ hours of exams split into 3 papers as opposed to 
    previously sitting 3 hours of exams split into 2 papers.
   Assessment
    Pupils have previously and will continue to be 
    regularly assessed by completing End of Unit 
    Tests based on new style GCSE questions
    3 Mock exam papers
    All results (% and grade) will be recorded on 
    your son/daughters assessment sheet (in books) 
    as well as test papers put into their folders for 
    you to see and discuss with your child
   Supporting Your Child - Equipment
    The following equipment is required for all lessons 
     and exams
    Scientific Calculator
    Black / Green / Purple pen (in line with school policy)
    Pencil
    Eraser
    30cm ruler
    360º protractor
    Pair of Compasses
    Pencil Sharpener
    Highlighter pen