IGCSE | Mathematics – Leighton Park

IGCSE in Mathematics

Exam Board: Edexcel
Syllabus Code: 4MA1

The IGCSE aims to give students a foundation in mathematical skills and develop their knowledge and understanding of how to use and apply mathematical techniques and concepts to solve problems.

It offers two tiers of entry, and most students Leighton Park take the Higher tier (Papers 1H and 2H), leading to grades 9 to 4. A few may take the Foundation tier (Papers 1F and 2F), which leads to grades 5 to 1.

There are two 2 hour written papers (50% each). The total number of marks for each paper is 100. Both papers are balanced for topics and difficulty; the questions are designed to be accessible to students of all abilities within that tier. Students will be expected to use a scientific calculator for both examination papers.

The content of the specification has been grouped into the main areas:

• Number
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Statistics

The aims of the course are:

• To develop a knowledge and understanding of mathematical concepts and techniques
• To give students a foundation in mathematical skills for further study in the subject or related areas
• To enable students to enjoy using and applying mathematical techniques and concepts, and become confident in using mathematics to solve problems become confident in using mathematics to solve problems
• To give students an appreciation of the importance of mathematics in society, employment and study

This course is a solid basis and good preparation for students wishing to study Mathematics in further depth in the Sixth Form.

Please visit www.qualifications.pearson.com for further information.

In Year 11, for the more able students who wish to extend Mathematics beyond IGCSE and those who wish to take the subject to A Level, we offer another course:

Additional Mathematics OCR FSMQ, Advanced Level

Exam Board: OCR
Specification Code: 6993

This Free-Standing Mathematics Qualification (FSMQ) is worth up to 10 UCAS points for university admissions. The course introduces students to the power and elegance of advanced mathematics. It is taught mainly outside lesson time as extension work. It consists of 1 paper worth 100 marks.

It is designed for learners who are likely to be high achieving at GCSE (9–7), providing an excellent preparation for AS, A Level and IBDP study.

Please see the OCR FSMQ Specification for further information.

If you have any queries about this course, please contact Head of Department: Leni Samuel.