WJEC GCSE Mathematics and Numeracy (Double Award) (Foundation)

What is included

What this course covers

• Topic 1 — Number

  • 1.1 – Number and rounding
  • 1.2 – Number properties including prime factor decomposition
  • 1.3 – Positive integral indices and the rules of indices
  • 1.4 – Fractions, decimals, percentages and ratio
  • 1.5 – Proficiency in calculations
  • 1.6 – Rounding to a reasonable degree of accuracy, approximate measurement and premature rounding
  • 1.7 – Extraction, interpretation and presentation of information
  • 1.8 – Personal/household finance and enterprise
  • 1.9 – Recurring decimals and exact fractions

• Topic 2 — Algebra

  • 2.1 – Algebraic conventions and manipulation of expressions and formulae
  • 2.2 – Equations and inequalities – algebraic method
  • 2.3 – Sequences
  • 2.4 – Coordinates, linear and non-linear graphs
  • 2.5 – Conversion graphs, travel graphs and other real-life graphs, and misleading graphs in the media

• Topic 3 — Geometry and measures

  • 3.1 – Geometric terms, vocabulary and properties of shape
  • 3.2 – Use of mathematical equipment for measurement and accurate drawing
  • 3.3 – Maps, scale drawings, bearings and 2-D representation of 3-D shapes
  • 3.4 – Angle facts
  • 3.5 – Units and measure
  • 3.6 – Perimeter, area and volume
  • 3.7 – Pythagoras’ theorem in 2-D
  • 3.8 – Position, symmetry and transformations
  • 3.9 – Congruent and similar shapes, and enlargement

• Topic 4 — Statistics and probability

  • 4.1 – Data handling cycle – collection methods
  • 4.2 – Data handling cycle – represent, interpret and display results
  • 4.3 – Probability – single event/experiment
  • 4.4 – Probability – more than one event/experiment

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