The new GCSE is now split across five content areas: Number
Algebra
Ratio and proportion 15% 30% 20% There is ± 3% flexibility with these weightings.
Geometry and measure 20%
Probability and statistics 15%
Grading1 9
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7
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Broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a Grade 7 and above as will achieve an A and above.
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New grading structure 5 4 3 C≈4
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The bottom of Grade 1 will be aligned with the bottom of grade G.
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B
C
D
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Current grading structure Foundation Tier: grades 1–5 Higher Tier: grades 4–9 The structure of the AQA Mathematics papers Paper 1 : non- calculator Content from any part of the specification may be assessed Assessment • 1 hour 30 minutes • Written exam • 80 marks • 33% of GCSE • Four multiple-choice questions at the start • First 50% to focus on grades 4, 5, 6 • Second 50% to focus on grades 7, 8, 9 • ‘Allowed’ formulae integrated into question • No formula sheet
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Broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a Grade 4 and above as currently achieve a Grade C and above.
Paper 2 : calculator Content from any part of the specification may be assessed Assessment • 1 hour 30 minutes • Written exam • 80 marks • 33% of GCSE • Four multiple-choice questions at the start • First 50% to focus on grades 4, 5, 6 • Second 50% to focus on grades 7, 8, 9 • ‘Allowed’ formulae integrated into question • No formula sheet
Paper 3 : calculator Content from any part of the specification may be assessed Assessment • 1 hour 30 minutes • Written exam • 80 marks • 33% of GCSE • Four multiple-choice questions at the start • First 50% to focus on grades 4, 5, 6 • Second 50% to focus on grades 7, 8, 9 • ‘Allowed’ formulae integrated into question • No formula sheet
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Note that this is based on the information from the Department of Education publicly available at the time of going to print. AQA GCSE Maths Higher Teacher Pack – Introduction
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