NEW Mathematics GCSE Edexcel board: 1Ma1 A QUICK OVERVIEW

New specifications one hour more than previously Greater assessment time (4½ hours) one hour more than previously Three papers, 80 marks each one more paper than previously Only one non-calculator 16.7% less than previously 240 marks in all 40 more than before Fewer formulae available in examinations More to remember!

New specifications

New Contents

9 A* 8 7 6 5 A 4 3 B 2 1 C D,E, F G New grading structure “Good” Top 3% 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 A* A “Good” B “Good” C D,E, F G

New grading scale (9-1) 9 is the highest, for the top 3% or so “For each examination, the top 20 per cent of those who get grade 7 or above will get a grade 9 – the very highest performers.” (178 in last years GCSE Exam) 1 is the lowest, anchored to grade G “The bottom of grade 1 will be aligned with the bottom of grade G.” 7 will be anchored to grade A “Broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a grade 7 and above as previouslyachieve an A and above.” 4 will be anchored to grade C “Broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a grade 4 and above as previouslyachieve a grade C and above.” 5 will be set between C and B (Suggested at 2/3rds along) “Grade 5 will be positioned in the top third of the marks for a current Grade C and bottom third of the marks for a current Grade B.” 

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