BSW GCSE Mathematics
Exam Board: EDEXCEL
The course covers a wide range of basic mathematical knowledge and skills, grouped into four areas:
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Number and algebra
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Shape, space and measure
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Data handling
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The fourth area is using and applying the mathematics contained in these areas to a range of problems.
Assessment
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Terminal examination: 80%
There is a mixture of short and longer questions and the paper is arranged so that easier questions are followed by harder ones.
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Coursework: (2 pieces) 20%
Piece 1: data handling project (application of statistics)
Piece 2: investigation of a mathematical problem
An additional GCSE in Statistics is offered. This is especially valuable to the more able students. The same piece of coursework (Piece 2: investigation of a mathematical problem) can be submitted as the single requirement for GCSE Statistics.