Mathematics Key Stage 4
Curriculum Overview
Entry Level Pathway
The Entry Level pathway consists of two separate tasks which are internally moderated and then sent away for external verification. The students are well prepared for these tasks as they cover a variety of topics including, numbers and the number system, shape and space, data handling and using and applying maths in real life contexts. For content and examples of the OCR Entry Level Tasks see the OCR website at www.ocr.org.uk
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Entry Level Certificate in Maths (Entry levels 3 R449) |
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Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Entry Level Project
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Number Simple Fractions Calculations with whole numbers |
Space, Shape and Measure Decimal in money and length |
Space, Shape and Measure Red and measure time, distance, weight, capacity, length and temperature |
Data Handling Extract and interpret data |
Space Shape and Measure Understand the properties and directions perimeters of regular shapes and compass |
Level 1 Award
The level 1 qualification consists of a number of units that the pupils complete through year 10 and 11. They cover a number of topics including perimeter and area, addition and subtraction, measures and temperature. For content examples of the Level 1 qualification see the Ascentis website at www.ascentis.co.uk/qualifications/english-and-mathematics
GCSE
The Foundation GCSE consists of two papers administered at the end of year 11. In the foundation course, students can achieve grades 1-5. For content and examples of the foundation level GCSE see the WJEC/CBAC website at www.wjec.co.uk
Access arrangements are made in school, and this may include the use of a scribe or a reader.
All children have individual Mathletics accounts and can access these websites to support and extend their learning.
