Year 11 Maths (Higher Tier)

Year 11 Maths (Higher Tier)

Year 11 Mathematics Higher Tier

Welcome to our Year 11 Mathematics Higher 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.

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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 – Calculator Allowed

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 & Algebra

Topic Sparx Code(s)
Simultaneous equations (linear) U760, U757, U836, U137
Compound inequalities & integer solutions U759, U738, U145, U337
Mixed operations with fractions (BIDMAS) U475, U544, U793
Standard form (convert & multiply) U330, U534, U264, U290
Indices (fractional & negative) U985, U772, U694
Surds (simplify & add) U338, U663, U872, U499
Completing the square U397, U589
Quadratic graphs (turning point from completed square) U769
Algebraic proof U582

 

⚖️ Ratio, Proportion & Rates of Change

 

Topic Sparx Code(s)
Ratio sharing with difference U687
Density, mass, volume U910, U527
Cube numbers U851, U772

 

 

 

 

📐 Geometry & Measures

Topic Sparx Code(s)
Trigonometry (exact values) U605, U283, U545
Circle theorems U459, U251, U489, U130, U808, U807
Transformations (rotation, translation vector) U196, U799, U696, U519, U766

 

 

📈 Graphs & Functions

Topic Sparx Code(s)
Function transformations U598, U487, U455
Reciprocal graphs U637
Exponential graphs U229
Coordinate geometry (divide line segment) U898

 

📊 Probability & Statistics

Topic Sparx Code(s)
Compare data sets (mean, range, IQR) U717, U877
Frequency tree with ratios U729
Venn diagrams & set notation U748, U296, U476
Conditional probability U246, U821, U806
Algebraic probability (equation solving) U582, U683

 

Paper 2 (Calculator Allowed)

🔢 Number & Ratio

 

Topic Sparx Code(s)
HCF, LCM, prime factors U739, U236, U211
Complex percentage problems U554, U533
Compound percentage change U610
Error analysis in percentage change U533, U554
Bounds (error intervals) U965
Upper and lower bounds (prove max/min) U965, U298

 📝 Algebra

Topic Sparx Code(s)
Quadratic formula U589
Algebraic identity (unknown coefficients) U582
Quadratic inequalities U145, U337
Composite and inverse functions U598, U487
Direct/inverse proportion U721, U640
 

📐 Geometry & Measures

Topic Sparx Code(s)
SOH CAH TOA (basic trig) U351
Sine and Cosine Rule U283, U545
Polygon angles U808
Area of sector (using circumference/radius) U226
Equation of a circle & tangent U898, U769
Enlargement (fully described) U799
Vectors in quadrilateral, ratios U766, U519
Speed, distance, time U238, U610

  📊 Probability & Statistics

Topic Sparx Code(s)
Probability rules (sum to 1) U510
Compound probability (biased coin) U683, U821
Sampling (criticise bias) U877
Time series graph (draw & interpret) U322
Histograms (frequencies, estimates) U717

What Should I Do To Revise And Prepare For This Assessment?

To prepare for this assessment:

 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

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