Edexcel Maths

GCSE Mathematics Two-tier Briefing Presentation : 

GCSE Mathematics Two-tier Briefing Presentation

What we will cover today : 

2 What we will cover today Context Two-tier structure Edexcel Linear & Modular qualification Standard support & enhanced product support Timescales Question paper activity Coursework activity Complementary qualifications Next steps

Two-tier GCSE Mathematics : 

3 Two-tier GCSE Mathematics Replacement of the three-tier model will be in September 2006 Recommended by Adrian Smith’s post-14 maths inquiry All pupils have opportunity to gain at least a grade C First award Summer 2008

Two-tier GCSE Mathematics : 

4 Two-tier GCSE Mathematics QCA commissioned OCR to pilot two-tier in 2003, 2004 Additional evidence required to confirm two-tier structure Further information from OCR 2005 Alternative trial took place in Summer 2005

Standard two-tier model : 

5 Standard two-tier model Pilot and trial exams June 2005 Evaluation and report August-October 2005 Advice to ministers October 2005 QCA notice to awarding bodies January 2006 Trial/Standard Model only Specifications specimen papers and support due in centres Spring 2006

Assessment objective weightings : 

6 Assessment objective weightings AO1: Using and Applying Mathematics AO2: Number and algebra AO3: Shape, space and measures AO4: Handling data AO1 10% external and 10% internal AO2 40% external AO3 20% external AO4 10% external and 10% internal

Question papers assessment structure : 

7 Question papers assessment structure AO2, AO3, AO4 in the ratio 4:2:1 Number & Algebra: Foundation 3:2, Higher 2:3 Manipulative algebra: 6% Foundation, 25% Higher AO1 tested within context of other Assessment Objectives: 12.5% 50% on lowest two grades 25-30% on highest two grades

Coursework : 

8 Coursework No change to coursework requirement Not tiered One AO1 Task: 10 %, 24 marks One AO4 Project: 10%, 24 marks Teacher Assessed or Edexcel Assessed

Edexcel linear structure : 

9 Edexcel linear structure Two tiers Foundation G – C Higher D - A* Sit two exam papers 40% each Foundation Paper 1 non-calculator examines grade G – C Foundation Paper 2 calculator examines grade G – C Higher Paper 3 non-calculator examines grades D - A* Higher Paper 4 calculator examines grades D - A* Common questions grade D-C on foundation and higher tier papers Coursework 20%, not tiered

Edexcel linear papers : 

10 Edexcel linear papers First examinations in Summer 2008 Foundation – each question paper 1 hour 30 minutes 100 marks Higher – each question paper 1 hour 45 minutes 100 marks Calculator and non-calculator papers November and June examination sessions

Edexcel modular structure : 

11 Edexcel modular structure Two tiers Foundation G – C Higher D - A* Unit 2: AO4 (Handling data) - 10% Unit 3: AO2/3 (Number & algebra/Shape, space & measures) - 20% Unit 4: AO2/3 (Number & algebra/Shape, space & measures) - 50% Foundation tier papers examine grade G – C Higher tier papers examine grades D - A* All papers have non-calculator and calculator sections Common questions grade D-C on Foundation and Higher tier papers Unit 1: Coursework 20%, not tiered

Edexcel modular papers : 

12 Edexcel modular papers Unit Duration Marks 20% 01 2-4 weeks 48 marks 10% 2F 40 minutes 30 marks 2H 40 minutes 30 marks 20% 3F 1 hour 50 marks 3H 1 hour 50 marks 50% 4F NC 1 hour 60 marks 4F C 1 hour 60 marks 4H NC 1 hour 10 minutes 60 marks 4H C 1 hour 10 minutes 60 marks

Edexcel modular availability : 

13 Edexcel modular availability First examination March 2007 Proposed modular examination structure from September 2006: Unit November March June 20% 01  x  Coursework 10% 2F    Data Handling 2H    20% 3F    NA/SSM (1) 3H    50% 4F  x  NA/SSM (2) 4H  x 

Outcomes for consideration : 

14 Outcomes for consideration Motivation Positive achievement / grade boundaries Progression Comparability between new and old

Effects on teaching and learning : 

15 Effects on teaching and learning No significant new content Tier of entry Foundation content extended Higher content

Why choose Edexcel? : 

16 Why choose Edexcel? Choice Level of support: Standard Enhanced Accessibility of question papers: Readability Contextualisation Ramping Positive achievement Complementary qualifications GCSE Statistics Numeracy Levels 1&2 Basic Skills

Standard support information : 

17 Standard support information Teacher Information Pack Specifications Specimen papers and mark schemes

Standard support : 

18 Standard support Teacher Support Coursework Projects & Tasks and Assessment Guidance Coursework Guides for AO1 and AO4 Specification exemplification Schemes of Work ICT Guide Mock papers and mark schemes

Standard support : 

19 Standard support Inset Support Days Edexcel Online (Results Analysis Service) Secure area of website for Mathematics Dedicated Mathematics phone line

Enhanced product support : 

20 Enhanced product support Data Handling Tool (DHT) Secure area of website for enhanced support Past questions on Exam Tutor and Exam Wizard Publisher links list E-learning/teaching

Timeline : 

21 Timeline Adopting February - March 2006 Maths Connect INSET - Summer 2006 Teachers’ information pack - Spring 2006 Specification and examples of assessment and support Teachers’ support pack – Summer 2006 Standard support and guidance Mock papers – early 2007

Activities : 

22 Activities

Question paper activity : 

23 Question paper activity Linear paper Modular paper AO1 Manipulative algebra

Coursework activity : 

24 Coursework activity Short activity looking at a current project and task with the associated assessment guidance, notes and student sheet

Slide 25: 

25 Complementary qualifications

Complementary qualifications : 

26 Complementary qualifications 1. GCSE Statistics: Common coursework 30 hours additional hours One written paper Coursework guide Project starters Assessment guidance Endorsed textbook

Complementary qualifications cont… : 

27 Complementary qualifications cont… 2. Numeracy Level 1 & 2 Basic Skills Link directly to GCSE Maths content Recognises employability skills Provide additional learning achievement Lead to greater success in GCSE Maths qualifications Offer opportunities

Complementary qualifications cont… : 

28 Complementary qualifications cont… Numeracy Level 1 & 2 Basic Skills Try a test with results analysis www.edexcel.org.uk Design your own targeted test www.itembank.org.uk

Complementary qualifications cont… : 

29 Complementary qualifications cont… Numeracy Level 1 & 2 Basic Skills Test only qualifications On-screen (any day, any time) or on paper (monthly) Act as a motivator to GCSE Maths qualifications success Do not discount against GCSE Maths achievement & attainment scores Level 1 GCSE D – G Worth 12.5 points contributes 10% towards threshold i.e. 0.5 GCSE (Short course GCSE Grade E = 14 points, F = 11 points) Level 2 GCSE A* - C Worth 23 points contributes 10% towards threshold i.e. 0.5 GCSE (Short course GCSE Grade B = 23 points

Find out more and keep up to date : 

30 Find out more and keep up to date Please fill out your evaluation form and postcards to let us know if you need more information Visit www.edexcel.org.uk/gcsemaths where you will find updates, specifications, specimen papers and more. Call the dedicated GCSE Mathematics telephone line on 0870 240 9818 Email us at gcsemaths@edexcel.org.uk