Strategies for Success in Mathematics GCSE Exams
The mathematics GCSE
Exam Board – AQA
3 exam papers each 1 hour 30 minutes, 80 marks
1 non-calculator paper, 2 papers with calculators
Each paper can have any content from across the whole
specification. Questions get progressively harder.
Tiers of Entry
Foundation (grades 1-5)
Higher (grades 4-9)
Crossover content on both tiers includes quadratic equations,
Pythagoras’ theorem and trigonometry.
Each exam paper is designed so it has accessible questions
AND questions that stretch and challenge the most able.
Flashcards – Formulae and Facts
Exercise Books and Booklets
Assessment Feedback Sheet
– indicates specific areas to
work on
Dr Frost – click on your course
It will say your
year group
Corbett Maths - 5 a day
To do well in maths
•
Maximise your learning in lessons
•
Do your homework
•
Use Dr Frost
•
Learn facts and formulae
Summer Mock Exam is two papers and covers
content up to summer half term.
Tips and resources to excel in Mathematics GCSE exams, including exam paper structure, tier differences, key topics like quadratic equations and trigonometry, flashcards, exercise books, online resources like Dr. Frost and Corbett Maths, and advice on maximizing learning and preparing for mock exams.
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The mathematics GCSE Exam Board AQA 3 exam papers each 1 hour 30 minutes, 80 marks 1 non-calculator paper, 2 papers with calculators Each paper can have any content from across the whole specification. Questions get progressively harder.
Tiers of Entry Foundation (grades 1-5) Higher (grades 4-9) Crossover content on both tiers includes quadratic equations, Pythagoras theorem and trigonometry. Each exam paper is designed so it has accessible questions AND questions that stretch and challenge the most able.
Exercise Books and Booklets Assessment Feedback Sheet indicates specific areas to work on
Dr Frost click on your course It will say your year group
To do well in maths Maximise your learning in lessons Do your homework Use Dr Frost Learn facts and formulae Summer Mock Exam is two papers and covers content up to summer half term.
