GCSE Maths: Complete Syllabus Guide & Practice
Everything You Need to Know About GCSE Mathematics
GCSE Mathematics is a core subject that develops your mathematical knowledge, understanding, and skills. Our complete syllabus guide covers all six main topic areas as specified in the official government syllabus, helping you master every aspect of the curriculum and excel in your exams. This comprehensive practice resource provides everything you need for GCSE maths success.
GCSE Maths Exam Overview
📊 Assessment Structure
GCSE Mathematics is assessed through three main objectives:
• AO1 (40-50%): Use and apply standard techniques
• AO2 (25-30%): Reason, interpret and communicate mathematically
• AO3 (25-30%): Solve problems within mathematics and other contexts
🎯 Key Skills Developed
GCSE Maths helps you develop:
• Fluent knowledge of mathematical methods and concepts
• Problem-solving and reasoning skills
• Mathematical communication abilities
• Real-world application of mathematics
The Main Topic Areas
GCSE Mathematics is organized into six main topic areas. Each topic builds upon previous knowledge and develops essential mathematical skills for success in your exams.
Number
Master fundamental number skills including calculations, fractions, decimals, percentages, and standard form
Key Areas Covered:
• Structure and calculation (integers, decimals, fractions)
• Fractions, decimals and percentages
• Measures and accuracy
• Prime numbers, factors and multiples
• Standard form and estimation
Algebra
Develop algebraic thinking and problem-solving skills with equations, expressions, and functions
Key Areas Covered:
• Notation, vocabulary and manipulation
• Graphs of linear and quadratic functions
• Sequences and functions
• Algebraic fractions and surds
• Transformations and graphs
Ratio, Proportion and Rates of Change
Understand relationships between quantities and solve problems involving ratios and rates
Key Areas Covered:
• Ratio and proportion
• Percentages and compound measures
• Direct and inverse proportion
• Rates of change and gradients
• Scale factors and similarity
Geometry and Measures
Explore shapes, space, and measurement including area, volume, and trigonometry
Key Areas Covered:
• Properties and constructions
• Mensuration and calculation
• Vectors and transformations
• Pythagoras and trigonometry
• Circle theorems and proofs
Probability
Calculate probabilities and understand chance in mathematical contexts
Key Areas Covered:
• Basic probability concepts
• Conditional probability
• Tree diagrams and sample spaces
• Probability distributions
• Combined events and independence
Statistics
Analyze and interpret data using statistical methods and representations
Key Areas Covered:
• Data collection and sampling
• Statistical diagrams and charts
• Measures of central tendency
• Scatter graphs and correlation
• Statistical analysis and interpretation
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Exam Board Information
All GCSE Mathematics exam boards (AQA, Edexcel, OCR) follow the same government syllabus. The content and assessment objectives are identical across all boards, ensuring consistency in your learning.
AQA
Assessment and Qualifications Alliance
Edexcel
Pearson Edexcel
OCR
Oxford, Cambridge and RSA
📚 Official Government Resources
Our content is aligned with the official UK government GCSE Mathematics syllabus. For complete details, refer to the official documentation:
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