1. Maths context 2 tiers of entry – Higher & Foundation
Higher grade range is 3 - 9
Foundation grade range is 1 – 5
3 papers, 1.5 hours long each
Paper 1 non-calculator, Papers 2&3 calculator based
80 marks available on each paper
6 broad areas assessed
3 styles of question

2. Maths context Number (15% of the Higher paper, 25% of Foundation)
Algebra (30% of the Higher paper, 20% of Foundation)
Geometry & measure (20% of the Higher paper, 15% of Foundation)
Ratio & proportion (20% of the Higher paper, 25% of Foundation)
Statistics & Probability (15% of both tiers)

3. Maths context Assessment objectives & weightings Foundation % Higher %
Foundation %
Higher %
AO1
Use and apply standard techniques
Recall facts, carry out routine procedures 50 40
AO2
Reason, Interpret & Communicate
Draw conclusions, give reasons, justify answers, interpret information 25 30
AO3
Solve problems, including in other contexts
Translate problems into maths, connect parts of mathematics with each other

4. Mock results next week…
This time last year 39% of students were on A*-C
In the Summer 73% of students achieved A*-C
It’s all about how you react to your grade

5. Maths timeline…
17 school weeks until the first exam (plus 3 weeks of holiday)
We will have finished the curriculum by February half term
Exam dates: Thu 25th May, Thu 8th June, and Tue 13th June (all AM)

6. Maths; What will be on offer?
Intervention opportunities
Lesson 7 workshops
Parents’ evening in January
February mocks
Easter holiday and May half term
Saturday immersions in April/May
Walking talking mocks and breakfast revision.

7. 17%