Pearson Edexcel · 1MA1
Mathematics GCSE
Three equally weighted papers at Foundation or Higher tier, covering number, algebra, ratio and proportion, geometry and measures, probability and statistics, with problem solving and reasoning throughout.
Specification points
16
0 with marked evidence
Coverage
0%
Average paper standing
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How it is assessed
- Paper 1 — Non-calculator, 1h 30m, 80 marks (33.3%).
- Paper 2 — Calculator, 1h 30m, 80 marks (33.3%).
- Paper 3 — Calculator, 1h 30m, 80 marks (33.3%).
Taught lessons
Textbook-style lessons written for this course: explanation, a worked model answer, then marked checks.
GCSE maths: number, accuracy and standard form
Prime factorisation, HCF and LCM, rounding and bounds, and calculating confidently in standard form.
GCSE maths: algebra and graphs
Expanding and factorising, solving linear, simultaneous and quadratic equations, and interpreting straight-line and curved graphs.
GCSE maths: geometry, Pythagoras and trigonometry
Angle reasoning and proof, area and volume of common solids, and using Pythagoras and the trigonometric ratios.
GCSE maths: ratio, probability and statistics
Proportional reasoning and compound measures, probability with tree and Venn diagrams, and interpreting statistical data critically.
Exam-style practice papers
Paper 1 practice: non-calculator
Number, algebra and reasoning questions written in the style of the non-calculator paper.
Not yet attempted.
Sit this paperPaper 2 practice: calculator
Geometry, proportion, statistics and problem solving in the style of a calculator paper.
Not yet attempted.
Sit this paperSpecification content and progress
Papers 1–3
- N2–N4Number operations, factors and primesNot started
Apply the four operations, use prime factorisation, HCF and LCM, and work with powers and roots.
- N7–N10Fractions, decimals and percentagesNot started
Convert between and calculate with fractions, decimals and percentages, including reverse percentages and compound change.
- N14–N16Estimation, bounds and accuracyNot started
Round to significant figures, estimate calculations and use upper and lower bounds.
- N8, N15Standard form and surdsNot started
Calculate with standard form and, at Higher tier, simplify and rationalise surds.
- A1–A4Algebraic manipulationNot started
Simplify, expand, factorise and substitute into expressions, including quadratic expressions.
- A17–A22Equations and inequalitiesNot started
Solve linear, simultaneous and quadratic equations and represent inequalities on number lines and graphs.
- A9–A12Graphs of functionsNot started
Plot and interpret straight-line, quadratic, cubic, reciprocal and exponential graphs, including gradient and intercept.
- A23–A25SequencesNot started
Generate terms, find nth terms of linear and quadratic sequences and recognise special sequences.
- R4–R8Ratio and proportionNot started
Divide quantities in a ratio, use scale factors and solve direct and inverse proportion problems.
- R9–R16Rates, growth and compound measuresNot started
Work with speed, density, pressure, percentage change over time and rates of change.
- G1–G6Angles, polygons and congruenceNot started
Apply angle facts, properties of polygons, congruence and similarity to reason and prove.
- G12–G18Perimeter, area and volumeNot started
Calculate perimeter, area, surface area and volume, including circles, prisms, cones and spheres.
- G20–G23Pythagoras and trigonometryNot started
Use Pythagoras' theorem and trigonometric ratios in two and, at Higher tier, three dimensions.
- G7–G8, G24Transformations and vectorsNot started
Describe and perform reflections, rotations, translations and enlargements, and use vector notation.
- P1–P8ProbabilityNot started
Use probability scales, sample spaces, tree and Venn diagrams, and conditional probability at Higher tier.
- S2–S6Statistics and dataNot started
Interpret tables and charts, calculate averages from grouped data and describe correlation critically.