Transcript GCSE Modular Maths Course

GCSE Modular Maths Course
AQA GCSE Maths
Course Breakdown
 Five modules spread over two years
 Three modules are exam based
 Two modules are coursework
 Exam based modules are worth 80% of the
GCSE
 Courseworks are worth 10% each
The Modules
 Module One: Handling Data & Probability
 Module Two: Statistics Coursework
 Module Three: Number & Algebra
 Module Four: Algebra Coursework
 Module Five: Algebra, Shape, Space &
Measures.
Exams Breakdown
 Module 1: 2x25 min papers Calc & non-calc
(20marks each) 11%.
 Module 2: 10%.
 Module 3: 2x40 min papers Calc & non-calc
(32marks each) 19%.
 Module 4: 10%.
 Module 5: 2x1hr 15min papers calc & noncalc (70marks each) 50%.
Module Three Breakdown
 Module 3 is broken
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down into 11 sections:
Basic Number Skills
Place Value
Rounding
Number Properties &
Proof
Life Skills
 Speed, distance & Time
 Ratio & Proportion
 Fractions
 Percentages
 Indices & Standard
Form
 Algebra
Module Three Breakdown
 Each section is further broken down into key
objectives that are graded
 All pupils cover the foundation grade
objectives and work towards their full
potential on the higher objectives.
Module Three Breakdown
 Percentages
 Objectives:
 Grade F/G
 Percentages - Find a percentage of an amount; Change two
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numbers into a percentage.
Grade E/D
Percentages - Find VAT on bills (inc. power bills); Find percentage
increase or decrease; combine fractions and percentages to solve
problems.
Grade C/B
Percentages - Find percentage increase or decrease from the final
answers; Turn a proportion into a percentage; Calculate compound
interest and repeated percentage change.
Grade A/A*
Percentages - Work with combinations of percentages
Module Three Breakdown
 Fractions
 Objectives:
 Grade F/G
 Fractions - Find a fraction of an amount; Change two numbers into a
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fraction; Change fractions into decimals and percentages and use that
to put them in order of size. How to cancel fractions and find equivalent
fractions.
Grade E/D
Fractions - Change mixed fractions to decimals; Add and subtract
fractions; Find a fraction off an amount; Use a calculator for fractions;
Multiply fractions.
Grade C/B
Fractions - Add and subtract fractions; Answer questions with fractions
inside fractions; Divide by fractions.
Grade A/A*
Fractions - Add and Subtract mixed fractions; Change a recurring
decimal to a fraction.
Fractions
Objectives
- Add and subtract
fractions
- Answer questions with
fractions inside fractions
- Divide by fractions.
 Before you start this
topic you need to know
 How to find equivalent
fractions. How to
multiply fractions. How
to change from mixed to
improper fractions
Vocabulary
Reciprocal, improper
fractions mixed
fractions.
Learning and Practice
Text books
Edexcel Intermediate pg 20-29
Scanned
worksheets
Edecxel Higher pg 23-39
Fractions of an Amount
Collins Higher pg 179
Mymaths
Number>Fractions
Investigations
Equivalent Fractions
Addition & Subtraction
of Fractions
Vulgar Fractions
Powerpoints
Ordering Fractions
Saloon Snap Fractions
(Equivalent Fractions)
Dividing Fractions
Multiplying Fractions
Fractions, Percentages &
Decimals
Fractions of an Amount
Multiplying & Dividing
Fractions
Webpages
CIMT
Skool
BBC Bitesize
Match the
vocab
Exercise
1.) Find ½ of
a) £30
b) $50
c) 66%
2.) Find ¼ of
a) £20
b) 88%
c) 36 m
3.) Find ¾ of
a) 16 kg
b) £24
c) 50 cm
Fifths
2
5
4
10
3
5
10
25
15
25
6
10
12
30
6
15
18
30
9
15
40
100
8
20
60
100
12
20
Mixed Numbers To Improper Fractions
7
2
3½
2¾
7
5
8
11
4
47
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Exam Questions
 AQA Foundation Grade F
Exam Questions
 AQA Higher Exam Question Grade C/B
And Finally..
 For further Information and Support:
 Contact the Maths Department
 AQA Website www.aqa.org.uk
 Mymaths Website www.mymaths.co.uk
 SAM Learning www.samlearning.co.uk
 S-Cool! www.s-cool.co.uk
 BBC Bitesize
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize