KS4 Curriculum (GCSE 2017 onwards)

Years 9 to 11

 At GCSE, pupils will follow the Edexcel  GCSE (9-1) in Mathematics Higher (1MA1), with the possible exception of one or two students who benefit from studying at Foundation level. Set 1 students have the opportunity to study an additional AQA GCSE course in Further Mathematics (Year 11 Set 1 sitting June 2019 (8360).  Year 10 Set 1 sitting June 2020 (8365)). The majority of students are expected to gain the new GCSE grades 7 to 9 (old A/A*), with grade 4 being the expected minimum.

 All students use the Collins GCSE Higher Mathematics text (4th Edition) in class, with extension and additional problem. All students are issued with a with the Higher Practice book which will be used for homework and consolidation.

 All GCSE students will be given the opportunity to purchase CGP revision guides, workbooks at some point during the academic year, with Year 11 offered an 18 paper bundle of Edexcel GCSE past papers at cost price. 

More information on the new GCSE Curriculum 2017 here at SHS