GCSE 9-1 Mathematics (Edexcel) - Two-year Scheme of Work - Level 2 Extended Maths Certificate (EMC) Higher Tier only

Q: How is the two-year scheme of work structured for GCSE Mathematics 1MA1 Higher Tier students?

It follows a five-term model over two years, organized into units and sub-units to allow flexibility when moving topics to meet planning needs.

Q: What does each unit include in the scheme of work?

Each unit contains Tier information, content referenced back to the specification, and relevant Level 2 Extended Mathematics Certificate (EMC) specification references.

Q: What elements are provided for each sub-unit?

Each sub-unit includes recommended teaching time, student objectives, possible success criteria, opportunities for reasoning/problem-solving, common misconceptions, general teaching notes, and EMC-specific information.

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Two-year scheme of work for Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1) Mathematics (1MA1), designed for Higher Tier students and structured using a five-term model across two years. The plan organizes content into units and sub-units to support flexible topic sequencing, linking each unit to specification references and Level 2 Extended Mathematics Certificate (EMC) references. Every sub-unit includes estimated teaching time, student learning objectives, success criteria, reasoning and problem-solving opportunities, common misconceptions, and teaching notes, plus EMC-specific guidance and resources.

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GCSE Mathematics (1MA1) - Higher Tier Scheme of Work

Specification references (N2, N3, N4, N5, N6, N7, N8, N9, N14, N15)

Prior knowledge

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Objectives

Possible success criteria

Opportunities for reasoning/problem-solving

Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9 – 1) in Mathematics (1MA1) Two-year Scheme of Work Level 2 Extended Maths Certificate Edition Higher Tier only Introduction This scheme of work is based upon a five-term model over two years for 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 units and sub-units, so that there is greater flexibility for moving topics around to meet planning needs. Each unit contains: Tier Content, referenced back to the specification and includes the relevant Level 2 Extended Mathematics Certificate (EMC) specification references (always in orange font) Prior knowledge Keywords Each sub-unit contains: Recommended teaching time, though of course this is adaptable according to individual teaching needs. Teachers should be aware that the estimated teaching hours are approximate and should be used as a guideline only. 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. EMC specific information Our free support for the GCSE Mathematics specification (1MA1) and the EMC specification can be found on the Edexcel Maths and Statistics website ( HYPERLINK "https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/subjects/mathematics.html" https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/subjects/mathematics.html) and on the Maths Emporium ( HYPERLINK "https://mathsemporium.com/" https://mathsemporium.com/). To keep up to date with all the free support we release on the Maths Emporium, download our free app GCSE Mathematics (1MA1) Higher Tier Scheme of Work(with embedded Level 2 Extended Mathematics Certificate content) HYPERLINK \l "HOverview" Return to Overview SPECIFICATION REFERENCES N2 apply the four operations, including formal written methods, to integers, decimals … both positive and negative; understand and use place value (e.g. working with very large or very small numbers, and when calculating with decimals) N3 recognise and use relationships between operations, including inverse operations (e.g. cancellation to simplify calculations and expressions); use conventional notation for priority of operations, including brackets, powers, roots and reciprocals N4 use the concepts and vocabulary of prime numbers, factors (divisors), multiples, common factors, common multiples, highest common factor, lowest common multiple, prime factorisation, including using product notation and the unique factorisation theorem N5 apply systematic listing strategies including use of the product rule for counting (i.e. if there are m ways of doing one task and for each of these, there are n ways of doing another task, then the total number of ways the two tasks can be done is m × n ways) N6 use positive integer powers and associated real roots (square, cube and higher), recognise powers of 2, 3, 4, 5; estimate powers and roots of any given positive number N7 calculate with roots and with integer and fractional indices (N1.1 Calculate with integer, negative and fractional indices) N8 calculate exactly with surds; simplify surd expressions involving squares (e.g. √12 = √(4 × 3) = √4 × √3 = 2√3) (N1.2 Calculate exactly with surds; simplify surd expressions involving squares, (e.g. √12 = √(4 × 3) = √4 × √3 = 2√3 ) and rationalise denominators) N9 calculate with and interpret standard form A x 10n, where 1 ≤ A < 10 and n is an integer. N14 estimate answers; check calculations using approximation and estimation, including answers obtained using technology N15 round numbers and measures to an appropriate degree of accuracy (e.g. to a specified number of decimal places or significant figures); … PRIOR KNOWLEDGE It is essential that students have a firm grasp of place value and be able to order integers and decimals and use the four operations. Students should have

FAQs

How is the two-year scheme of work structured for GCSE Mathematics 1MA1 Higher Tier students?

It follows a five-term model over two years, organized into units and sub-units to allow flexibility when moving topics to meet planning needs.

What does each unit include in the scheme of work?

Each unit contains Tier information, content referenced back to the specification, and relevant Level 2 Extended Mathematics Certificate (EMC) specification references.

What elements are provided for each sub-unit?

Each sub-unit includes recommended teaching time, student objectives, possible success criteria, opportunities for reasoning/problem-solving, common misconceptions, general teaching notes, and EMC-specific information.

Sep 2, 2026

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