Mathematics is a compulsory subject at St. Christopher’s and students will generally be entered for the Edexcel Examinations Board GCSE (Syllabus 1380) at the end of Year 11. Gifted mathematicians may be entered for both GCSE and Additional Mathematics in Year 11. There are two overlapping tiers of entry and you will be entered for one of these based upon your performance and ability in the subject. These tiers of entry allow a full and balanced opportunity for candidates at all levels of attainment to show what they know, understand and can do. The grades available in each tier are as follows:

Assessment

Written Papers
For each tier there are two written papers which together carry 100% of the total marks. Although you should expect to use a scientific calculator throughout the course, one of the examinations will be a non-calculator paper.

There is no Coursework.

Aims
Some of the aims of the Mathematics syllabus are to encourage you to develop: a positive attitude to the subject an ability to think mathematically

• precisely, logically and creatively
• a willingness to work independently and cooperatively
• the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to apply Mathematics to everyday life
• the skill to investigate mathematical ideas and to test and prove your own hypotheses
• a firm foundation for appropriate further study.