IGCSE Mathematics
exam board: Pearson edexcel
International GCSE (SpeciFication a)
Our approach:
- develops fluency in every topic, at a level appropriate for each student;
- remains flexible, accounting for students’ prior knowledge, needs and progress; and
- is forward-looking, preparing students with confidence to apply maths in everyday life or in advanced study.
Developing strong mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills is integral to maths teaching at FIC, with students encouraged to make connections between different areas of maths.
Through clear explanation, exploration and patient encouragement, we support every student to excel in and enjoy maths.
Students will develop and apply their knowledge, understanding and skills in: number; ratio and proportion; algebra, functions, graphs and sequences; geometry, vectors, trigonometry and Pythagoras; statistics and probability; and the foundations of calculus.
Students also have the opportunity to extend their studies for the Level 2 Further Maths or Level 3 Additional Maths qualifications.
The exact scheduling of topics below is subject to change, as the small class sizes at FIC allow for the pace and ordering of teaching to be adjusted according to students’ knowledge and progress.
| year 10
AUTUMN |
Number | Ratio and proportion | Algebra | Geometry and measure | Statistics and probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algebraic manipulation | x | ||||
| Equations, inequalities and formulae | x | ||||
| Quadratic expressions and equations | x | ||||
| Percentages | x | ||||
| Ratio and scale | x | ||||
| Fractions (working with) | x | ||||
| year 10
SPRING |
Number | Ratio and proportion | Algebra | Geometry and measure | Statistics and probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straight line graphs (linear) | x | ||||
| Probability | x | ||||
| Rounding and estimation | x | ||||
| Perimeter, area and volume | x | ||||
| Data: interpreting and representing | x | ||||
| Non-linear graphs | x | ||||
| year 10
SUMMER |
Number | Ratio and proportion | Algebra | Geometry and measure | Statistics and probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angles | x | ||||
| Graphs and diagrams | x | ||||
| Vector | x | ||||
| Factors, powers and surds | x | ||||
| Pythagoras, trigonometry | x | ||||
| Simultaneous equations | x | ||||
| year 11
AUTUMN |
Number | Ratio and proportion | Algebra | Geometry and measure | Statistics and probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratio and proportion | x | ||||
| Area and volume | x | ||||
| Similarity and congruence | x | ||||
| Sequences and proof | x | ||||
| Standard form | x | ||||
| Circle fact and theorems | x | ||||
| Set notation and Venn diagrams | x | ||||
| Vectors (Higher only) | x | ||||
| year 11
SPRING |
Number | Ratio and proportion | Algebra | Geometry and measure | Statistics and probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Functions and graphs | x | ||||
| Equations and formulae | x | ||||
| Rates of change | x | ||||
| Angles, bearings and trigonometry | x | ||||
| Constructions and loci | x | ||||
| Transformations | x | ||||
| year 11
SUMMER |
Number | Ratio and proportion | Algebra | Geometry and measure | Statistics and probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus – differentiation and application (Higher only) | x | ||||
| Functions – domains and ranges, values excluded (Higher only) | x | ||||
End of Course Exams
All candidates sit two externally assessed exam papers at the end of Year 11 and are eligible for grades 9–1.