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Course Overview Linear Examination 100% Exam (no coursework) Higher (9-4) Foundation (5-1) 1 x Non-Calculator Paper 2 x Calculator Papers Key Dates MOCK EXAMS Testing GCSE topics covered since year 9 th Paper 1 Non-Calculator - w/c 18 November 2019 th Paper 2 Calculator - w/c 20 January 2020 th Paper 3 Calculator - w/c 16 March 2020 GCSE EXAMS - 1½ hour papers th Paper 1 Non-Calculator - Tuesday 19 May 2020 th Paper 2 Calculator - Thursday 4 June 2020 th Paper 3 Calculator - Monday 8 June 2020 Changes to the Curriculum More content at a higher level for both tiers of entry. Students are now required to memorise additional formulae that was previously provided at the front of the exam papers. Greater emphasis has been put on application of mathematics and solving non-routine problems. Some topics have moved from AS level maths to GCSE Higher Level. A grade 9 is now considerably harder to achieve than the old A* award which makes the standard of performance at this new level exceptional. Some topics from Higher level have now been included at the Foundation Level. Some topics are new and been introduced to both at the Higher and Foundation Level. Students now sit 4½ hours of exams split into 3 papers as opposed to previously sitting 3 hours of exams split into 2 papers. Assessment Pupils have previously and will continue to be regularly assessed by completing End of Unit Tests based on new style GCSE questions 3 Mock exam papers All results (% and grade) will be recorded on your son/daughters assessment sheet (in books) as well as test papers put into their folders for you to see and discuss with your child Supporting Your Child - Equipment The following equipment is required for all lessons and exams Scientific Calculator Black / Green / Purple pen (in line with school policy) Pencil Eraser 30cm ruler 360º protractor Pair of Compasses Pencil Sharpener Highlighter pen
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