Maths
Maths

Mathematics teaches a number of vital skills that allow students to cope with the demands of the world, including the ability to think in abstract ways and develop problem-solving techniques.
Mathematics is evident in many different aspects of life, including art, finance, economics, science and technology. The GCSE course aims to foster a greater understanding of the part that Mathematics plays in these areas. It also helps equip students with the level of numeracy needed to function in everyday situations. Additionally, the higher tier GCSE course aims to prepare students who wish to study Mathematics at Advanced Level.
Further Study Candidates who are successful at higher tier are likely to be able to continue their studies at A Level – while recognising that the step up to A Level from GCSE is significant and not one to be embarked upon lightly. The acquisition of a good grade at GCSE is vital for many lines of further study, including many subject areas not necessarily connected with the subject.
To be successful on the course students need to quickly foster an independent work ethic. Students need to lead their own learning and take responsibility for working on areas of development. The three-year GCSE course requires commitment from the outset in order to ensure sustained progress throughout.
Why study Maths?
All universities and employers will want you to have a grade 4 in maths at GCSE.
Studying maths helps us find patterns and structure in our lives. Practically, maths helps us put a price on things, create graphics, build websites, build skyscrapers and generally understand how things work or predict how they might change over time and under different conditions.
Maths is good for pretty much any career and gives you bags of skills. People with good Maths qualifications can go into: accounting, medicine, engineering, forensic pathology, finance, business, consultancy, teaching, IT, games development, scientific research, programming, the civil service, design, construction and astrophysics to name a few
How would I learn?
Maths is one of the best subjects to develop your analytical, research and problem-solving skills. Not only will studying maths help give you the knowledge to tackle scientific, mechanical, coding and abstract problems, it will also help you develop logic to tackle everyday issues like planning projects, managing budgets and even debating effectively. We will make sure in lessons to develop these skills by talking about practical applications and through investigations
Science Curriculum Map
- Year 7
- Year 8
- Year 9 Higher
- Year 9 Foundation
- Year 10 Higher
- Year 10 Foundation
- Year 11 Higher
- Year 11 Foundation
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9 Higher
Year 9 Foundation
Year 10 Higher
Year 10 Foundation
Year 11 Higher
Year 11 Foundation
Curriculum (TEMP LINKS)
Key Subject Facts
Exam Board:
Edexcel
Course Makeup:
- Exam 100%
- Non-Exam Assessment 0%
Exam Structure:
Three (3) written papers
Each paper lasts:
- 1 hour 30 minutes (Foundation)
- 1 hour 30 minutes (Higher)
Each paper contains 80 marks
- Papers 1F and 1H: Non-calculator, Papers 2F, 3F and 2H, 3H Calculator allowed
Tiered papers:
- Foundation Tier grades 1 – 5 available
- Higher Tier grades 4 – 9 available
Useful Website Links:
- MathsBot – https://mathsbot.com/gcse/revisionRecall
‘Show me’ Information recall, Exam questions sorted by topic, Differentiated practice questions, Revision grids, Revision countdown - ExamSolutions – https://www.examsolutions.net/gcse-maths/
Videos that will clearly talk you though exam questions for most GCSE topics - CorbettMaths – https://corbettmaths.com/
Videos for every GCSE topic, Corresponding exam question booklets with answers, 5-a-day for short effective practice - MathsWatch – https://vle.mathswatch.co.uk/vle
Videos for every GCSE topic (full length or 1 minute), Online practise questions, Worksheets to print - MrCarterMaths – https://www.mrcartermaths.com/
Exam questions sorted by topic, Differentiated practice questions with answers and different questions every time - OnMaths – https://www.onmaths.com/
Online exam questions sorted by topic, grade or paper. - MathsGenie – https://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/
Past papers for printing. Worked solutions. Videos showing ‘how to’.
Recommended Revision Guides:
REVISE Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Higher Revision Guide
REVISE Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Higher Revision Guide
Revise Edexcel Gcse (9-1) Mathematics Foundation Revision Workbook
Revise Edexcel Gcse (9-1) Mathematics Foundation Revision Workbook
Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Higher Revision Workbook
Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Foundation Bootcamp: Exam-fit in 10 hours
Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Higher Bootcamp: Exam-fit in 10 hours
Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Higher Model Answer Workbook
Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Foundation Model Answer Workbook
REVISE Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Higher Revision Cards
REVISE Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Foundation Revision Cards
Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Higher Practice Papers Plus: for the 2015 qualifications
REVISE Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Foundation Practice Papers Plus: for the 2015 qualifications
REVISE Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Foundation Practice Papers Plus: for the 2015 qualifications
Contact Maths Department
Please use the form bellow to contact the English department or alternatively please email maths_info@starbank.staracademies.org