1. GCSE Mathematics
At Fairfield High School For Girls

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