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Helping Y ou Achiev e
Helping You Achieve

IGCSE Mathematics
IGCSE Mathematics
IGCSE 0580

Mathematics is a compulsory subject at this level
and the routes followed are:

1. The majority of our pupils will follow a two
year course and will sit either the core or the ex-
tended IGCSE exam in the final term of Year 11.

2. A select group* of pupils will follow the Fast
Track IGCSE course and will sit the extended
exam in the final term of Year 10. These pupils
will then follow the Additional Mathematics
course (dependent on their final IGCSE grade)
which provides an excellent preparation for the
further study of advanced mathematics in the sixth form. (*This group which will comprise of pu-
pils based on Department recommendations, will have successfully completed the first year of the
IGCSE course by the end of Year 9)

The children are in four ability groups and all initially follow the extended course. Later on there
may be a core group created depending on the needs of the pupils in a particular year.

In-class support is provided where there is a greater need and children are also encouraged to come
to the ‘drop in’ mathematics support club after school for extra help.

Assessment of work:
The examination involves two written question papers (35 % and 65% weighting). The examination
papers are differentiated and you will be entered at one of two tiers: Core or Extended.
Core Components: Paper 1 (35%) 1 hour Paper 3 (65%) 2 hours Calculators required Grades Avail-
able: C, D, E, F, G

Extended Components:
Paper 2 (35%) 1 hour 30 minutes Paper 4 (65%) 2 hours 30 minutes Calculators required Grades
available: A*, A, B, C, D, E
It is a requirement of the Examining Board that you should be entered for the papers appropriate to
your level of ability. Failure to observe this means that you run a very high risk of being unclassified
in the assessment.

Further study:
Additional Mathematics, AS and A-level Mathematics. The JPGS Mathematics Department encour-
ages pupils to develop their understanding of Mathematics, promoting confidence and enjoyment.
Pupils think and communicate mathematically - precisely, logically and creatively, and can apply
their mathematical knowledge and understanding to solve problems of an appropriately challeng-
ing nature. All pupils are encouraged to reach their potential in Mathematics and develop a high
level of confidence and sound Numerical ability. This is achieved through a wide range of teaching
methods and resources ranging from investigation to teacher-led learning.

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