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Mathematical Studies
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend - Kent
01474352896
Pelham Road, Gravesend, DA11 0JE
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Year 1 The content is split into four content areas, namely the application of statistics, probability, linear programming and sequences and growth. Further details of the content to be taught in each area can be obtained from the Mathematics Department at Options Evening. There will be two examination papers. The first paper is Comprehension lasting 1hr 40mins with 60 marks available and worth 40%. There will be two sections and a source booklet, detailing two real-life contexts, which is pre-published for students to gain familiarity. Each section will require students to comprehend, interpret and analyse the content in order to answer the questions, referring to the source booklet as appropriate. The second paper is Applications lasting 1hr 40mins with 80 marks available and worth 60%. There will be two sections and a source booklet which will replicate just one of the two real-life contexts given for Paper 1 and will be required for the task within the first section. The second section will contain three tasks, each with a separate theme, and which requires students to apply their problem-solving skills in order to answer the questions. Year 2 Not applicable.

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RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeGirls
AddressPelham Road, Gravesend, DA11 0JE