Year 11 Mathematics Foundation Tier
Welcome to our Year 11 Mathematics Foundation revision hub. Here you can find details of the exam board & specification, when your mock exams will take place, what will be tested in the exam and how you should revise and prepare.
To download a pdf summary of the Mathematics Foundation revision information – click here
Exam Board: AQA GCSE Mathematics (8300)
Specification: Click here to access the exam board specification
Mock Exam Details
Paper 1 – Non Calculator
Date: Friday 21 November (AM)
Length: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Marks: 80 marks
Paper 2 – Non Calculator
Date: Friday 28 November (PM)
Length: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Marks: 80 marks
What Will My Assessment Test My Knowledge On?
You will sit two assessment papers for your November Mock Exam. Each assessment is a full GCSE style paper and will test you on your understanding of the concepts studied so far during your time at BTA. The core concepts you will be tested on are listed below, but questions may draw on any content covered so far in Key Stage 3 & 4.
Paper 1 (Non Calculator)🔢 Number
⚖️ Ratio, Proportion & Rates of Change
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📝 Algebra
📐 Geometry & Measures
📊 Probability & Statistics
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Paper 2 (Calculator Allowed)🔢 Number
📝 Algebra
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⚖️ Ratio, Proportion & Rates of Change
📐 Geometry and Measures
📊 Probability & Statistics
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What Should I Do To Revise And Prepare For This Assessment?
To prepare for this assessment:
- Complete the weekly revision papers you have been given by your teacher. Attempt them to best of your ability then use the QR code to mark your work and write in any corrections from the worked solutions.
- Work through the list of topics above by using the Sparx codes. This list covers the exact content that will be covered in your exam. You will not need to complete every Sparx task, so try to be targeted focusing on topics you know you need more practice on.
- Listen carefully to the advice in the revision sessions in the run up to the examinations. Use the drop in past paper practice sessions afterschool on a Wednesday.
Useful Revision Resources & Links
- www.sparxmaths.uk/student – for topic specific videos and practice questions using the search function in “Independent Learning”
- www.corbettmaths.co.uk – for helpful videos and practice questions
- www.archwaymaths.co.uk – for access to lesson resources
- www.Drfrost.org – click on “Learn” and search through any topics for videos and practice questions