b'MATHEMATICSWhat will I learn?Where can this course take me in the future? You will learn a variety of numerical and algebraic skillsYou can study Maths at A level and beyond. There are which will allow you to solve problems. The course willendless career opportunities for students with good give you the appropriate mathematical skills, knowledgequalications in mathematics such as Engineering, and understanding to progress to a full range of courses inTeaching, Accountancy, Data analyst, Software developer, further and higher education.Finance, Research scientist and Investment banking.Exam Board: What key skills do I need to be successful? Edexcel You need to have good arithmetic skills and well-mastered methods for long multiplication and division.Web Link to Curriculum Overview and any other useful link(s):How will I be assessed?https://qualications.pearson.com/en/qualications/edexcel-gcses/mathematics-2015.html Paper 1Non-calculator Paper 2Calculator Paper 3CalculatorEach exam is out of 80 marks and you are given 1 hour 30 minutes for each paper. Unlike other subjects, any mathematical topic can be assessed on any of the three exam papers.What the students say: what do you enjoy about this course?Maths can be challenging but learning to solve problems by linking together different topics is satisfying. There are many opportunities to apply maths to real life situations. What the students say: What have you found challenging about this course?Having a good understanding of algebra is important as the higher tier papers require a lot of manipulation and solving of algebraic equations. What the students say: what do you wish you would have known prior to choosing this course?There are many topics to remember so it is helpful that retrieval homework is completed every week. 28 Biddick Academy Key Stage 4 Curriculum Information 2024'