1. NEW Mathematics GCSE Edexcel board: 1Ma1
A QUICK OVERVIEW

2. 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!

3. New specifications

4. New Contents

5. 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

6. 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.” 

7. Recommended online resources
MathsWatch
Mymaths
Students are provided with these login details.

8. Thank you for your attention, you can me via the school website if you have any further queries.
Vinesh Bhugobaun