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Only 4 marks on average per paper on Foundation and 3 marks on average per paper on Higher. This is recall only so no application should be necessary.  \nExamples  \nIdentifying special triangles / quadrilaterals / parts of a circle  \nSelecting multiples / factors / primes Knowing conditions for congruence Recalling required formulae Identifying trigonometric graphs  \nAO1.2  \nUsing and interpreting notation. Only 4 marks on average per paper on Foundation and 3 marks on average per paper on Higher. This is use and interpretation so some application may be necessary. If it is simply recall of a fact then it is AO1 .1  \nExamples  \nSimplifying algebraic expressions Converting to or from standard form Writing a translation as a vector Using inequality notation  \nIdentifying the gradient or intercept of a line given its equation in a rearranged form  \nIn the new specification marks can be split between assessment objectives. Some AO2 or AO3 questions could have one (or more) of their marks assigned as AO1 .1 or AO1 .2, although AO1 .3 is used more often.  \nAO1.3a  \nRoutine procedures where it is clear from the question what mathematics is required. The procedure must be familiar (or directly from the specification) and not have too much context. Multi-step solutions are tested under AO1 .3b. Foundation will have more marks at AO1 .3a than AO1 .3b. The reverse is true for Higher papers.  \nIn the new specification, marks can be split between assessment objectives. Some AO2 or AO3 questions will have one (or more) of their marks assigned as AO1 .3a.  \nFor example, it may be that one of the marks is simply for calculating the answer once the problemsolving part of the question has been addressed  \nor  \nperhaps an early mark is for using a straightforward procedure and can be gained without the student accessing the AO2 or AO3 part of the question.  \nAO1.3b  \nMulti-step routine procedures. Mostly it is clear when something is truly multi-step. However, there is sometimes debate about whether something counts as AO1 .3a or AO1 .3b. If a student has torearrange the equation y = mx + c is that one procedure or is it multi-step (subtract c, divide by m)? Similarly, where a student expands a bracket there can be discussion. There is no hard and fast rule and flexibility can be applied depending on the demand of the question and the tier of paper.  \nIn the new specification, marks can be split between assessment objectives. Some AO2 or AO3 questions will have one (or more) of their marks assigned as AO1 .3b.  \nNote that if a question is ‘multi multi-step’ or has a number of modifiers of difficulty, then it is likely to become a problem to solve and AO3 .  \nFor example,  \nBuy some items, sell some at one price, give a fraction away, what price are the remainder sold at to make a profit of 30%? AO3 . 1d  \nGiven the surface area of a sphere, work out the volume of the cube containing it. AO3 . 1b  \nAO2 (Foundation 25%, Higher 30%)  \nAO2.1a  \nUsing reasoning to make deductions. This AO element is commonly used for any question that is not a routine procedure (so not AO1) but involves some reasoning. For it to be a deduction it must be a definitive solution. Note that under the old specification, some questions that we would have labelled problem-solving, could now be seen as using reasoning.  \nAO2.1b  \nUsing reasoning to make inferences. For it to be an inference, the solution must be likely but not definitive. This is often used in statistical questions, for example looking at a chart of monthly sales for the past year and drawing conclusions for future years, working out an estimate of the mean of grouped data, using relative frequencies to estimate probabilities.  \nAO2.2  \nUsing a chain of reasoning to achieve a given result. If the result is given, t","cbCaitpndpcOugZn","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitpndpcOugZn","pdf",183239,"English","# AQA Guidance\n## GCSE Mathematics Assessment Objective Guidance - Version 1.0\n## AO1: Knowledge, skills and procedures (Foundation 50%, Higher 40%)\n### AO1.1 Recall facts, terminology and definitions\n### AO1.2 Using and interpreting notation\n### AO1.3a Routine procedures\n### AO1.3b Multi-step routine procedures\n## AO2: Problem solving and reasoning (Foundation 25%, Higher 30%)\n### AO2.1 Reasoning to make deductions and inferences\n### AO2.2 Chain of reasoning to achieve a given result\n### AO2.3a Interpreting given information beyond what is shown\n### AO2.3b Communicating information by representing differently\n### AO2.4a Presenting an argument\n### AO2.4b Presenting a proof (Higher only)\n### AO2.5a Assessing validity of a given argument","[{\"question\":\"What does AO1.1 cover in AQA GCSE Mathematics?\",\"answer\":\"AO1.1 focuses on accurately recalling facts, terminology and definitions, with examples such as identifying special shapes or recalling required formulae.\"},{\"question\":\"How do AO1.3a and AO1.3b differ?\",\"answer\":\"AO1.3a relates to routine procedures where the required mathematics is clear and familiar, while AO1.3b is for multi-step routine procedures where solutions involve more than one stage.\"},{\"question\":\"What types of tasks are assessed under AO2.4b?\",\"answer\":\"AO2.4b covers presenting a proof, defined as a formal, comprehensive and logical account with absoluteness, and it is assessed only on Higher.\"}]","AQA GCSE Mathematics Assessment Objective Guidance - Version 1.0 | PDF",1792468217]