At key stage 4 students will follow the Edexcel Mathematics (9 – 1) Mathematics course.

The areas covered in the course include:

• Number
• Algebra
• Ratio and proportion
• Geometry and measure
• Probability and statistics

During the course students will:

• Be challenged with a variety of problem-solving activities
• Improve their reasoning skills
• Develop confidence when answering mathematical style questions, both algebraically and numerically

The course is assessed through three, 1 hour 30 minute equally weighted examination papers:

• Paper 1 is non-calculator
• Paper’s 2 and 3 allow for a calculator to be used
• All students follow a linear course which means the assessments are taken at the end of the course

Most careers will require you to have a qualification in mathematics, as will Post 16 and college courses, especially the following:

Economics, Information and Communication Technology, Medicine, Banking, Architecture, Insurance, Engineering, Marketing, Accountancy, Business Management, Psychology, Pharmacy, Computing and the Sciences. 

How to use the fx83 scientific calculator

Please see short video below on how to use the scientific calculator

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLmgKVEs_-I&t=158s

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