Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9 - 1) in Mathematics (1MA1) - Two-year Scheme of Work - Issue 3 (September 2025) - September 2015

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Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE Mathematics (1MA1) two-year scheme of work for first teaching from September 2015, Issue 3 (September 2025). The document presents a five-term model across both Foundation and Higher tiers, structured into units and sub-units for flexible topic planning. Each unit specifies referenced specification content, prior knowledge and keywords, while each sub-unit provides recommended teaching time, learning objectives, success criteria, reasoning/problem-solving opportunities, common misconceptions, and notes for general mathematical teaching points.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatDOCX

Pages147

Reading Time6 h 10 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Foundation Scheme of Work

Higher Scheme of Work

Changes made for Issue 3

Unit 1: Integers and place value

Unit 2: Algebra: the basics

Unit 3: Tables, charts and graphs

Unit 4: Fractions, decimals and percentages

Unit 5: Equations and inequalities

Unit 6: Properties of shapes, parallel lines and angle facts

Unit 7: Statistics, sampling and the averages

Unit 8: Perimeter, area and volume

Unit 9: Real-life graphs

Unit 10: Transformations

Unit 11: Ratio

Unit 12: Right-angled triangles: Pythagoras and trigonometry

Unit 13: Probability

Unit 14: Multiplicative reasoning

Unit 15: Plans and elevations

Unit 16: Quadratic equations: expanding and factorising

Unit 17: Circles, cylinders, cones and spheres

Unit 18: Fractions and reciprocals

Unit 19: Similarity and congruence in 2D

Unit 20: Rearranging equations, graphs of cubic and reciprocal functions and simultaneous equations

Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9 – 1) in Mathematics (1MA1) Two-year Scheme of Work For first teaching from September 2015 Issue 3 (September 2025) Contents TOC \t "main-head,1,level-1-head,2,Head2,3,appendix,2" Introduction 5 Foundation Scheme of Work 7 Foundation course overview 9 Foundation units 11 Higher Scheme of Work 71 Higher course overview 73 Higher units 75 Changes made for Issue 3 143 Introduction This scheme of work is based upon a five-term model over two years for both Foundation and Higher tier students. It can be used directly as a scheme of work for the GCSE Mathematics specification (1MA1). The scheme of work is broken up into two tiers, and then into units and sub-units, so that there is greater flexibility for moving topics around to meet planning needs. Each unit contains: Tier Contents, referenced back to the specification Prior knowledge Keywords. Each sub-unit contains: Recommended teaching time, though of course this is adaptable according to individual teaching needs Objectives for students at the end of the sub-unit Possible success criteria for students at the end of the sub-unit Opportunities for reasoning/problem-solving Common misconceptions Notes for general mathematical teaching points. Teachers should be aware that the estimated teaching hours are approximate and should be used as a guideline only. Further information on teaching time for the GCSE Mathematics specification (1MA1) can be found on p.20 of our Getting Started document on the Edexcel mathematics website ( HYPERLINK "http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/home.html" http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/home.html). Our free support for the GCSE Mathematics specification (1MA1) can be found on the Edexcel mathematics website ( HYPERLINK "http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/home.html" http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/home.html) and on the Emporium ( HYPERLINK "http://www.edexcelmaths.com" www.edexcelmaths.com). Additions and amendments to the text from Issue 1 are marked with vertical lines in the margins; a full list of the changes for Issue 2 can be found on p.143 below. GCSE Mathematics (1MA1) Foundation Tier Scheme of Work Unit Title Estimated hours HYPERLINK \l "Unit1" 1 HYPERLINK \l "Unit1a" a Integers and place value 4 HYPERLINK \l "Unit1b" b Decimals 3 HYPERLINK \l "Unit1c" c Indices, powers and roots 5 HYPERLINK \l "Unit1d" d Factors, multiples and primes 4 HYPERLINK \l "Unit2" 2 HYPERLINK \l "Unit2a" a Algebra: the basics 6 HYPERLINK \l "Unit2b" b Expressions and substitution into formulae 5 HYPERLINK \l "Unit3" 3 HYPERLINK \l "Unit3a" a Tables, charts and graphs 11 HYPERLINK \l "Unit3b" b Pie charts 3 HYPERLINK \l "Unit3c" c Scatter graphs 4 HYPERLINK \l "Unit4" 4 HYPERLINK \l "Unit4a" a Fractions, decimals and percentages 7 HYPERLINK \l "Unit4b" b Percentages 6 HYPERLINK \l "Unit5" 5 HYPERLINK \l "Unit5a" a Equations and inequalities 9 HYPERLINK \l "Unit5b" b Sequences 5 HYPERLINK \l "Unit6" 6 HYPERLINK \l "Unit6a" a Properties of shapes, parallel lines and angle facts 7 HYPERLINK \l "Unit6b" b Interior and exterior angles of polygons 4 HYPERLINK \l "Unit7" 7 Statistics, sampling and the averages 7 HYPERLINK \l "Unit8" 8 Perimeter, area and volume 10 HYPERLINK \l "Unit9" 9 HYPERLINK \l "Unit9a" a Real-life graphs 8 HYPERLINK \l "Unit9b" b Straight-line graphs 6 HYPERLINK \l "Unit10" 10 Transformations 11 HYPERLINK \l "Unit11" 11 HYPERLINK \l "Unit11a" a Ratio 4 HYPERLINK \l "Unit11b" b Proportion 5 HYPERLINK \l "Unit12" 12 Right-angled triangles: Pythagoras and trigonometry 5 HYPERLINK \l "Unit13" 13 Probability 12 HYPERLINK \l "Unit14" 14 Multiplicative reasoning 7 HYPERLINK \l "Unit15" 15 HYPERLINK \l "Unit15a" a Plans and elevations 5 HYPERLINK \l "Unit15b" b Constructions, loci and bearings 7 HYPERLINK \l "Unit16" 16 HYPERLINK \l "

FAQs

What model is used for the two-year scheme of work?

The scheme of work follows a five-term model across two years for both Foundation and Higher tier students.

How is each unit and sub-unit structured?

Each unit includes tier contents referenced to the specification, prior knowledge and keywords. Each sub-unit includes recommended teaching time, student objectives, success criteria, reasoning/problem-solving opportunities, common misconceptions, and general teaching notes.

How does the scheme support flexible planning?

Topics are organised into tiers, units and sub-units so teachers can move topics around to match planning needs while still covering specification requirements.

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