Iprimary Awd Maths Iss1
Iprimary Awd Maths Iss1
Iprimary Awd Maths Iss1
MATHEMATICS
SPECIFICATION
Pearson Edexcel International Award in Lower Secondary Mathematics (LMA11)
For first teaching September 2018
First examination June 2019
Issue 1
Contents
1 Introduction 2
Why choose the Pearson Edexcel International Award in Lower Secondary
Mathematics? 2
Supporting you in planning and implementing this qualification 3
Qualification at a glance 4
The content and assessment approach for lower secondary mathematics has been designed
to meet students’ needs in the following ways.
● Content is interesting and engaging for students but is also designed to ensure good
preparation for further study of the Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics qualification
(Specification A) (9–1).
● Achievement tests are clear and straightforward – they are clear and accessible for all
students of all ability ranges and learning styles. Our mark schemes are straightforward,
so that the assessment requirements are clear.
● Problem-solving skills are broadly developed – the skills developed will be assessed
through questions in written examinations, which develops students’ problem-solving
skills by translating problems in mathematical or non-mathematical contexts.
Through our World Class Qualification development process, we have consulted with
International GCSE teachers and examiners to validate the appropriateness of the
qualification, including its content, skills development and assessment structure.
More information on all our qualifications can be found in our Pearson iPrimary and
iLowerSecondary pages at qualifications.pearson.com
Planning
● Full, editable schemes of work are supplied for all three years of the iLowerSecondary
curriculum.
● Transition documents highlight key differences between the Edexcel International
Primary and Lower Secondary Curriculum (PLSC) and assist with the smooth transition
from teaching them. Transition documents are also available for switching over from the
Mathematics National Curriculum (2014) and other internationally recognised curricula.
Exam support
We will give you resources to help you prepare your students for their assessments, for
example examiner commentaries following each examination series.
ResultsPlus
ResultsPlus provides the most detailed analysis available of your students’ exam
performance. ResultsPlus can help you to identify the topics and skills where further learning
would benefit your students.
Externally assessed
Availability: June
80 marks
Content overview
Assessment overview
Section A Section B
3 1
18 % of the qualification 81 % of the qualification
4 4
15 marks 65 marks
*The subject code is used by centres to enter students for a qualification. Centres will need
to use the entry codes only when claiming students’ qualifications.
Overview
This Pearson Edexcel International Award in Lower Secondary Mathematics requires students
to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of the following learning
objectives, drawn from years 7, 8 and 9 of the Pearson Edexcel iLowerSecondary
Mathematics Curriculum (2018).
Topic 1: Number
1.1 Integers
C Identify common prime factors, What are the common factors of N7.1D
common factors and common 20 and 24?
N7.1E
multiples
Which of these is a multiple of
N7.1G
both 6 and 8?
M Identify upper and lower bounds The length of a path is 47 m to the N9.1E
for discrete data nearest metre. What is the
minimum possible length of
the path?
N8.2D
3 1
×
7 4
N Write the reciprocal of an integer What is the reciprocal of 16? N8.2J
or a fraction
1
What is the reciprocal of ?
7
3
What is the reciprocal of ?
4
O Divide integers or fractions by a 3 N8.2K
fraction 10 ÷
7
2
10 ÷
5
3 3
÷
7 4
P Convert mixed fractions to 11 N7.2K
improper fractions and vice versa Write as a mixed number
3
4
Write 7 as a fraction
5
Q Add, subtract, multiply and 4 7 N7.2M
divide fractions and mixed
7 3−
5 8 N8.2F
numbers
N8.2G
N8.2J
N8.2L
1.3 Percentages
81
B Use priority of operations for 52 + 3 – (6 + 4 × 3.5) N7.4B
calculations involving the four
N8.4B
operations with integers,
fractions and decimals, including
powers, roots and brackets
A Write and interpret ratios written A class contains 15 boys and N7.5B
in notation 12 girls.
What is the ratio of boys to girls?
B Simplify and use ratios, including Write 13:65 in its simplest form N7.5C
integers, decimals and fractions
N8.5A
C Write and compare ratios in Write 16:30 in the form 1:n N8.5C
unitary form (1:n or n:1)
D Divide a quantity into two or Divide $160 in the ratio 4:3:1 N7.5D
three parts
Divide $160 in the ratio 4:1 N8.5B
F Solve word problems using ratios The ratio of boys to girls in a N7.5E
to find missing quantities school is 8:7
N8.5D
There are 176 boys in the school.
N9.4C
How many girls are there in the
school?
A Convert large and small numbers Write these numbers in standard N9.3A
into standard form and vice form:
versa
2 900 000
0.000 000 41
Write these as ordinary numbers:
5 × 104
4.6 × 10−3
B Order numbers written in Write these numbers in order, N9.3C
standard form and/or include starting with the smallest:
writing statements using
1.21 × 105
inequality signs: >, <, ,
5.5 × 104
3.456 × 104
7.8 × 105
C Add, subtract, multiply and 1.21 × 105 − 5.5 × 104 N9.3D
divide numbers in standard form
8st – t2 A9.1E
4a2 + 12a
24xy2 – 6y4
F Substitute values into If a = 3 and b = 4, evaluate: A7.1F
expressions and formulae and/or
A7.1G
including powers,
roots and brackets a2 + 9b – (ab + 3) A8.1E
A9.1A
A9.1C
K Change the subject of a formula, Make t the subject of the formula A9.1D
involving the four operations
and/or powers and roots
Y = 3t + 7
4
L Use index notation and index Write 64x3 N7.1J
laws with positive, negative and 16x0
N8.1C
zero powers
in its simplest form
N9.1C
A9.1F
2.2 Equations
5y + 4 = 7y + 5
C Solve linear equations, including Solve A8.2B
unknowns on both sides and/or
5(x – 3) = 2x + 6 A8.2C
include brackets or fractions
4 2
A9.2B
D Solve problems by writing and A man said ‘My brother is 8 years’ A8.2D
solving equations older than me, my sister is 5
years’ younger than me, and all
three of our ages add up to 129’.
How old is the man’s brother?
2.3 Sequences
B Find terms of a sequence using a A sequence starts with 8 and has a A7.2A
given term-to-term rule term-to-term rule of −3
A7.2B
What are the first 5 terms of the
sequence?
E Use the nth term to generate a Find the first 5 terms of the A7.2E
linear or quadratic sequence sequences:
A9.4A
5n + 7
4n2
F Find the nth term of an Find the nth term of the sequence: N9.4B
arithmetic sequence
2, 9, 16, 23, 30, …
G Recognise and continue more Find the next term in the A9.4C
complex geometric sequences sequence:
Is he correct?
C Find the midpoint of a line Find the midpoint of a line with A7.3D
segment, given two coordinates ends at (−2, 3) and (6, 10)
H Solve problems by drawing and Read values and describe trends A7.3C
interpreting real-life non-linear from a real-life graph
A8.3D
graphs
J Calculate the gradient and Find the gradient and the A8.3F
y-intercept of a linear graph of
y-intercept of the graph of: A9.5B
the form y = mx + c
y = 3x − 2
K Find the equation of a straight A8.3G
line graph in the form y = mx + c
M Compare linear graphs using Write down the equation of a line A9.5B
gradients and y-intercept that is parallel to y = 3x + 2
A9.5C
y = 3x + 2
y = 5x + 6
A Understand and use the State the integers that satisfy A9.3B
symbols: <, >, , −2 < x 5
3.1 Measure
330 ml = 0.33 l
B Solve problems involving John is 1.6 m tall. His sister is G7.1B
measures and conversions in 143 cm tall. How much taller is
G8.1K
context John than his sister?
C Find the perimeter and area of Compound shapes made from G7.1C
polygons and compound shapes rectangles, triangles, circles,
G7.1D
semi-circles and other polygons
(regular and irregular) G8.1A
G8.1B
I Calculate the volume and surface Radius and/or diameter, plus G9.1G
area of a triangular prism and a length of the prism
G9.1H
cylinder
R Solve problems involving circles A bicycle has tyres with a diameter G9.1I
and prisms of 45 cm
G7.3F
G8.2A
E Calculate the sum of the interior What is the total number of G7.2E
and exterior angles of an degrees of the internal angles of
G7.3F
irregular or regular polygon an irregular/regular decagon?
G8.2B
F Calculate the interior and Calculate the missing angle in any G7.3D
exterior angles of an irregular or polygon, given all other angles but
G7.2E
regular polygon not angle sum
G7.3F
G8.2C
H Solve geometric problems using Calculate the size of the angle G7.2E
side and angle properties of marked x
G7.3F
quadrilaterals and other
Give reasons for your answer
polygons G8.2D
G8.2E
G8.2F
3.3 Symmetry
3.4 Transformation
C Recognise and draw reflections in Reflect the shape given in the G7.5B
a mirror line mirror line y = x
F Enlarge shapes using positive, Enlarge the shape given by a scale G7.5H
negative and fractional scale 1 G9.2B
factors, about a centre of factor of − about the centre
2
enlargement
(2, 3)
G Describe the scale factor and the G7.5I
centre of enlargement given an
G9.2A
object and its image
G9.2C
3.5 Constructions
C Identify two shapes that are Are Shape A and Shape B similar? G9.4B
similar Explain how you know
D Solve problems involving similar Find the length of the side marked G9.4C
triangles x given another side on this
triangle, and the two
corresponding sides on the similar
triangle
4.1 Data
A Find the mode and mean of a set Find the mode or modal value S7.1A
of data presented in a list, table
S7.1C
or bar chart
B Find the median and range of a Odd or even number of values (so S7.1B
set of data presented in a list, middle value, or halfway between
table or bar chart two middle values)
E Compare two sets of data using Mohamed’s mean race time is S7.1E
their ranges, averages or the 54 seconds, and the range of his
S8.1C
shape of the graph race times is 10 seconds.
G Choose the most appropriate Should you use mean, median or S8.1B
average to use mode to compare the average size
of shoes sold in 2 shoe shops?
Explain your answer.
A Represent, read and interpret Tally charts, frequency tables, bar S7.2A
tables for grouped data charts, bar-line charts and
S7.2B
pie charts
S8.2A
B Interpret simple tables and bar Find most/least popular and total S7.2C
charts for grouped data frequency
H Draw and interpret pie charts Calculate angles and construct S8.2C
accurate pie charts with
protractors
I Draw and interpret stem and leaf Find the mode, median and range S8.2D
diagrams from a stem and leaf diagram
K Draw and use a line of best fit on Draw a line of best fit. S8.2F
a scatter graph to predict data Use your line to estimate one
S9.2A
values piece of data, given another one
4.3 Probability
A List all possible outcomes of an What are the possible outcomes S7.3C
event and recognise equally when you roll a fair, 6-sided die?
likely outcomes
E Use experimental probability to If 200 cars pass the school gates, S8.3C
model and predict future how many do you expect to be
outcomes red?
H Understand when events are Are rolling a 3, and rolling an even S9.3C
mutually exclusive number, mutually exclusive?
You must explain your answer
J Calculate the probability of two Use P(A and B) = P(A) × P(B) S9.3F
independent events
% in
Students must: qualification
Total 100%
Entries
Details of how to enter students for the examinations for this qualification can be found in
our International Information Manual. A copy is made available to all examinations officers
and it is also available on our website: qualifications.pearson.com.
Language of assessment
Assessment of this qualification will be available in English only. All student work must be
in English.
Access arrangements
Access arrangements are agreed before an assessment. They allow students with special
educational needs, disabilities or temporary injuries to:
● access the assessment
● show what they know and can do without changing the demands of the assessment.
The intention behind an access arrangement is to meet the particular needs of an individual
student with a disability without affecting the integrity of the assessment. Access
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Equality Act 2010 to make ‘reasonable adjustments’.
Access arrangements should always be processed at the start of the course. Students will
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A reasonable adjustment for a particular student may be unique to that individual and
therefore might not be in the list of available access arrangements.
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reflect temporary injury, illness or other indisposition at the time of the examination/
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assessment.
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The first certification opportunity for the Pearson Edexcel International Award in Lower
Secondary Mathematics will be in August 2019. A pass in the Pearson Edexcel International
Award in Lower Secondary Mathematics is indicated by one of the four levels S1, S2, S3 and
S4, of which level S4 is the highest and level S1 the lowest. Students whose level of
achievement is below the minimum judged by Pearson to be of sufficient standard to be
recorded on a certificate will receive an unclassified U result.
Progression
Students can progress from this qualification to the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in
Mathematics (9–1) (Specification A).
In addition to the above, students must be told about the following regulations before sitting
an examination.
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