menu MAKE AN ENQUIRY CONTACT EMAILS FIND US SUPPORT KHS PARENT PORTAL search Academic Teaching and Learning Key Stage 3 Curriculum GCSE Curriculum Sixth Form Curriculum Curriculum details Key Stage 3 Curriculum GCSE Curriculum Animal Management (BTEC Level 2) Art and Design GCSE Biology Chemistry Design and Technology GCSE Drama GCSE Economics GCSE English Language GCSE English Literature GCSE French GCSE Geography GCSE History GCSE Latin GCSE Mathematics GCSE Physical Education GCSE Physics Spanish GCSE Theology GCSE Sixth Form Curriculum BTEC and CTech Subject Areas Exam Results US Program and American Studies Academic Society ESOL - English for Speakers of Other Languages Learning Support - Greens Higher Education and Careers Guidance HOME / ACADEMIC / CURRICULUM DETAILS / GCSE CURRICULUM / MATHEMATICS GCSE Mathematics GCSE Exam Board: Pearson Edexcel GCSE Mathematics is a compulsory subject and all pupils will attend and take exams in this subject. At Kingham Hill School we take the Edexcel Mathematics GCSE which is a 2 year course that is assessed through written examinations in the summer of the final year. The GCSE can be taken at Foundation or Higher level and pupils will be entered at the appropriate level depending on their ability. At Foundation level pupils can gain Grades 1 to 5, whereas at Higher level they can gain Grades 3 to 9 (Grade 9 is the highest). In line with the national curriculum, we cover the following areas: Numbers Algebra Ratios, proportion and rates of change Geometry and Measures Probability Statistics We stream all mathematics classes and at Key Stage it is normal to have 4 sets. This allows us to differentiate the work that each set completes and they are able to move at an independent pace, depending on the class ability. It would be usual for the less able set to study at Foundation level whilst all other sets would commence the Higher level. If required, a class or individual can move to the Foundation level at any time but this may require a set move. Whatever the decision, this will be discussed with the pupil and parents. Assessment is done through three written papers. The first paper is a non-calculator paper, testing pupils’ mental maths ability and placing them in an everyday situation where calculators are not always available. The final two papers are conducted with calculators and there is no specific focus to either paper. All papers carry the same weight. Facebook (opens in new window/tab) Twitter (opens in new window/tab) Instagram (opens in new window/tab) Linkedin (opens in new window/tab) Kingham Hill School Kingham, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 6TH Telephone: 01608 658999 Fax: 01608 658658 Make an enquiry Copyright Kingham Hill School 2021 SITEMAPACCESSIBILITYCOOKIESTERMS, CONDITIONS & PRIVACY Powered by Finalsite