2. Higher Grades A* to C
Foundation Grades C to G
This decision has been made by the
maths dept based upon:
◦ End of Year 8 results
◦ Performance in class and homework
◦ Efforts in class and homework
◦ Expected grade
Higher or Foundation?
3. Below level
Foundation
5
End of year level 5 or Foundation
8 result low level 6 early entry
Secure level
Higher
6 or above
Guide to GCSE routes
4. Year 9
◦ Study the basics of the GCSE
◦ GCSE mock exam
Year 10
◦ Develop skills, Knowledge & understanding
◦ GCSE mock exam
Year 11
◦ Consolidate skills, knowledge & understanding
◦ Take GCSE exam in June
Foundation
5. Year 9
◦ Study the basics of the GCSE
◦ GCSE mock exam
Year 10
◦ Develop understanding, skills & knowledge
◦ Take GCSE exam in June
Foundation Early Entry
6. Year 11
Take Higher
Grade C
June year 11
Year 10 exam
Evaluate exam
Below Grade C and retake
Foundation
Foundation Early Entry
7. Year 9
◦ Study the basics of the GCSE
◦ GCSE mock exam
Year 10
◦ Develop skills, Knowledge & understanding
◦ GCSE mock exam
Year 11
◦ Consolidate skills, knowledge & understanding
◦ Take GCSE exam in June
Higher – Set 2’s
8. Year 9
◦ Study the basics of the GCSE
◦ GCSE mock exam
Year 10
◦ Develop skills, Knowledge & understanding
◦ GCSE mock exam
Year 11
◦ Consolidate skills, knowledge & understanding
alongside Additional Mathematics
◦ Take GCSE exam in June
◦ Take Additional Mathematics in June (optional)
Higher – Top sets
9. A Free Standing Maths Qualification
(FSMQ)
To bridge the gap between GCSE and A
Level
UCAS points
Studied by all top set pupils in year 11
Studied alongside GCSE improves grades
Taken June Y11 (optional)
OCR Additional Mathematics
10. Your daughter’s set and GCSE route will
already have been discussed with her
maths teacher at the recent parent’s
evening.
It has also been made clear to pupils
which GCSE route they are taking.
Thank you for your time and support.
Questions?