GCSE Modular Maths Course AQA GCSE Maths

Course Breakdown Five modules spread over two years Three modules are exam based Two modules are coursework Exam based modules are worth 80% of the GCSE Courseworks are worth 10% each

The Modules Module One: Handling Data & Probability Module Two: Statistics Coursework Module Three: Number & Algebra Module Four: Algebra Coursework Module Five: Algebra, Shape, Space & Measures.

Exams Breakdown Module 1: 2x25 min papers Calc & non-calc (20marks each) 11%. Module 2: 10%. Module 3: 2x40 min papers Calc & non-calc (32marks each) 19%. Module 4: 10%. Module 5: 2x1hr 15min papers calc & non- calc (70marks each) 50%.

Module Three Breakdown Module 3 is broken down into 11 sections: Basic Number Skills Place Value Rounding Number Properties & Proof Life Skills Speed, distance & Time Ratio & Proportion Fractions Percentages Indices & Standard Form Algebra

Module Three Breakdown Each section is further broken down into key objectives that are graded All pupils cover the foundation grade objectives and work towards their full potential on the higher objectives.

Module Three Breakdown Percentages Objectives: Grade F/G Percentages - Find a percentage of an amount; Change two numbers into a percentage. Percentages Grade E/D Percentages - Find VAT on bills (inc. power bills); Find percentage increase or decrease; combine fractions and percentages to solve problems. Percentages Grade C/B Percentages - Find percentage increase or decrease from the final answers; Turn a proportion into a percentage; Calculate compound interest and repeated percentage change. Percentages Grade A/A* Percentages - Work with combinations of percentages Percentages

Module Three Breakdown Fractions Objectives: Grade F/G Fractions - Find a fraction of an amount; Change two numbers into a fraction; Change fractions into decimals and percentages and use that to put them in order of size. How to cancel fractions and find equivalent fractions. Fractions Grade E/D Fractions - Change mixed fractions to decimals; Add and subtract fractions; Find a fraction off an amount; Use a calculator for fractions; Multiply fractions. Fractions Grade C/B Fractions - Add and subtract fractions; Answer questions with fractions inside fractions; Divide by fractions. Fractions Grade A/A* Fractions - Add and Subtract mixed fractions; Change a recurring decimal to a fraction. Fractions

Objectives - Add and subtract fractions - Answer questions with fractions inside fractions - Divide by fractions. Before you start this topic you need to know How to find equivalent fractions. How to multiply fractions. How to change from mixed to improper fractions Vocabulary Reciprocal, improper fractions mixed fractions.

Learning and Practice Scanned worksheets Fractions of an Amount Equivalent Fractions Addition & Subtraction of Fractions Vulgar Fractions Multiplying & Dividing Fractions Text books Edexcel Intermediate pg Edecxel Higher pg Collins Higher pg 179 Investigations Powerpoints Ordering Fractions Saloon Snap Fractions (Equivalent Fractions) Dividing Fractions Multiplying Fractions Fractions, Percentages & Decimals Fractions of an Amount Match the vocab Webpages CIMT Skool BBC Bitesize Mymaths Number>Fractions

Exercise 1.) Find ½ of a) £30b) $50c) 66% 2.) Find ¼ of a) £20b) 88%c) 36 m 3.) Find ¾ of a) 16 kgb) £24 c) 50 cm

Fifths

Mixed Numbers To Improper Fractions 3½ 2¾

Exam Questions AQA Foundation Grade F

Exam Questions AQA Higher Exam Question Grade C/B

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