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iLowerSecondary

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

2 Subject content and assessment information 5


Content 6
Assessment Objectives 34

3 Administration and general information 35


Entries 35
Access arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and
malpractice 35
Awarding and reporting 37
Student recruitment and progression 37

Appendix 1: Use of calculators 41


1 Introduction

Why choose the Pearson Edexcel International Award


in Lower Secondary Mathematics?
We have listened to feedback from all parts of the International School subject community,
including a large number of teachers. We have made changes that will engage students and
give them skills that will support progression to further study in mathematics and a range of
other subjects. Our content and assessment approach to lower secondary mathematics has
been developed alongside lower secondary English and, in particular, lower secondary
science, to ensure a consistent approach across the whole Pearson Edexcel iLowerSecondary
programme.

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.

Progression to International GCSE


The Pearson iLowerSecondary programme provides the ideal preparation for progression to
the Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics qualification (Specification A) (9–1).

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

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Supporting you in planning and implementing
this qualification
The Pearson Edexcel iLowerSecondary Programme is more than just a curriculum and
specification – it is a complete toolkit for teachers. It consists of the following elements to
help improve student outcomes.

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.

Teaching and learning


● Subject-specific teacher guides provide support for specialist and non-specialist teachers
and also cover teaching techniques, pedagogy and short-, medium- and long-term
planning.
● Complete, suggested teaching plans are provided for each and every topic.
● Print and digital learning and teaching resources, mapped to the iLowerSecondary
curriculum, promote ‘any time, any place’ learning to improve student motivation and
encourage new ways of working.

Training and professional development


● Face-to-face teacher professional development is included as part of your
iLowerSecondary subscription.
● Additional, ongoing online and interactive webinar support is also included as part of
the programme.

Preparing for assessments

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.

Get help and support


Get support from both Pearson and the wider iLowerSecondary community via our dedicated
online forum.

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Qualification at a glance

Content and assessment overview


The Pearson Edexcel International Award in Lower Secondary Mathematics consists of one
externally-set achievement test.

Achievement test (*Paper code: LMA11/01)

Externally assessed

Written examination duration: 1 hour 20 minutes

Availability: June

First assessment: June 2019

80 marks

Calculators are permitted

Content overview

Topic 1: Number − Integers; Fractions and decimals; Percentages; Calculation skills;


Ratio and proportion; Standard form

Topic 2: Algebra – Expressions and formulae; Equations; Sequences; Graphs; Inequalities

Topic 3: Geometry – Measure; Angles; Symmetry; Transformation; Constructions;


Congruence and similarity; Pythagoras’ theorem and trigonometry

Topic 4: Statistics – Data; Charts and diagrams; Probability

Assessment overview

Section A Section B

3 1
18 % of the qualification 81 % of the qualification
4 4

Multiple-choice questions Closed-response and short


open-response items

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.

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2 Subject content and assessment
information

Qualification aims and objectives


The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to:
● become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics, giving them the ability to recall and
apply complex formulae, terminology and facts with increasing speed and accuracy; this
includes varied and frequent practice with increasingly complex problems over time, so
that students develop conceptual understanding
● demonstrate detailed understanding of complex mathematical procedures consistently,
apply and use terminology, facts and notations, apply detailed understanding of complex
mathematical procedures, notations and concepts to a given context
● present and organise data in a variety of forms with limited guidance, interpret
information from graphs, tables, charts and lists and draw conclusions. Use a logical
approach to generate efficient strategies to solve problems by translating problems into a
series of mathematical processes
● solve problems by applying their mathematics to a variety of routine problems with
increasing sophistication, including breaking down problems into a series of simpler steps
and persevering in seeking solutions.

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Content

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

Subject content Guidance Curriculum


reference

A Add, subtract, multiply and The temperature in London is N7.1B


divide positive and negative −3°C
N8.1A
numbers in context
Paris is 7° warmer than London.

Oslo is twice as cold as London.

How much warmer is Paris


than Oslo?

B Use the terminology of primes, 16, 19, 47, 72, 96 N7.1D


multiples, factors, common
Which of the numbers above is a N7.1E
multiples, common factors,
prime?
highest common factor and N7.1G
lowest common multiple Which of the numbers above is a
multiple of 8?

Which of the numbers above is a


factor of 144?

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?

12, 24, 32, 40, 64


D Identify highest common factors What is the HCF of 20 and 24? N7.1D
(HCF), lowest common multiples
What is the LCM of 20 and 24? N7.1E
(LCM) and prime factors and use
to solve problems Burgers come in packs of 20 N8.1E

Buns come in packs of 12


What is the smallest number of
burgers and buns you can buy so
that every burger has a bun?

E Express an integer as a product Write 180 as a product of its prime N7.1F


of its prime factors factors
N8.1D

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1.1 Integers continued

Subject content Guidance Curriculum


reference

F Know square numbers up to 144 Which of these is a square N7.1H


number? 1, 16, 19, 64, 72

G Know cube numbers up to 125 Which of these is a cube number? N7.1I


1, 16, 19, 64, 72

H Know exact square roots up to N7.1H


144
144 and exact cube roots up to
125 N7.1I
3
125
I Use index notation and index Write 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 as a single N7.1J
laws power of 3
N8.1C
Write 45 × 47 as a single power
of 4

Write 56 ÷ 54 as a single power


of 5

Write (64)5 as a single power of 6


J Use index laws with zero and Find the value of 1530 N9.1C
negative indices
Evaluate 64−3

K Use order of operations to 52 + 3 – (6 + 4 × 3.5) N7.4B


calculate combinations of powers,
N8.1B
roots and brackets

L Round integers up to three What is 104 975 to 3sf? N9.1A


significant figures
N9.1B

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?

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1.2 Fractions and decimals

Subject content Guidance Curriculum


reference

A Write numbers with up to three Write these numbers in order, N7.2B


decimal places in order of size starting with the smallest:
and write statements using
0.43, 0.72, 0.1, 0.09, 0.14
inequality signs: >, <, , 

B Round decimals up to 3 decimal Round 3.141 59 to 3 decimal places N7.2C


places
N8.2A

C Round decimals up to 3 What is 0.000 010 497 5 to 3sf? N9.1A


significant figures
N9.1B

D Round decimals to make Estimate the answer to: N7.2D


estimates and approximations of
0.9 × 3.1
calculations
9.85
E Add and subtract decimals up to Work out 29.8 – 3.47 N7.2F
3 decimal places

F Multiply and divide any number 23.67 ÷ 0.1 N8.2B


by 0.1, 0.01, 0.001
0.934 2 × 0.01 N8.2C

824 ÷ 0.001 N8.2D

G Multiply and divide decimals by 39.9 ÷ 1.9 N7.2G


integers and/or decimals
N8.2C

N8.2D

H Converting fractions to decimals 7 N7.3B


3.5 and
and vice versa 2 N8.2H
5
and 0.625
8
I Understand and use equivalent 36 N7.2I
Write in its simplest form
fractions and write fractions in 90 N8.3A
their simplest form

J Compare and order fractions Which fraction is largest? N7.2J


and/or including statements
3 17 2 22
using inequality signs: >, <, ,    , , ,
7 40 5 50
K Recognise and convert recurring What is 0.123 as a fraction? N8.2E
and terminating decimals to . N8.2I
fractions What is 0.12 as a fraction?

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1.2 Fractions and decimals continued

Subject content Guidance Curriculum


reference

L Add and subtract fractions with 3 1 N8.2F


different denominators
+
7 4
M Multiply integers and/or fractions 3 N7.2L
by a fraction

7 N8.2G

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

R Calculate fractions of quantities 4 N7.2L


What is of 65 kg?
5

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1.2 Fractions and decimals continued

Subject content Guidance Curriculum


reference

S Solve problems in context, 3 N7.2H


involving decimals and fractions My box contains 2 kg of sand
4 N7.2N

My bag contains 1.125 kg of sand N8.2M

How much more sand do I need so


that I have 5 kg altogether?

1.3 Percentages

Subject content Guidance Curriculum


reference

A Find equivalent fractions, What decimal is equivalent N7.3A


decimals and percentages, 1 N7.3B
including mixed numbers to 2 ?
8
N8.3A
What percentage is equivalent
1
to 2 ?
8
B Write a number as a fraction A student got 13 questions out of N7.3C
and/or as a percentage 15 correct on a test. What fraction
of the questions did he get
correct? What percentage of the
questions did he get correct?

C Calculate percentages of What is 13% of $65? N7.3D


amounts
N8.3B

D Compare and order decimals, Put these amounts in order, N7.2J


fractions and percentages, starting with the smallest:
include writing statements using
9 4
inequality signs: >, <, ,  43%, , 0.425,
20 11
E Use the equivalence of fractions, Abdul, Ben and Chen have $1 to N8.3C
decimals and percentages to spend. Abdul spends $0.76
solve problems by comparing
Ben spends 80% of his money.
proportions
3
Chen spends of her money.
4
Who has the most money left?

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1.3 Percentages continued

Subject content Guidance Curriculum


reference

F Write a quantity as a percentage A lamp post is 5 m high. N8.3D


where the quantities are
The bottom 60 cm is painted blue.
measured in different units
What percentage of the lamp post
is painted blue?

G Calculate percentage increase Increase $160 by 37% N8.3E


and decrease
Decrease $98 by 4%

H Calculate percentage change The price of a car goes up from N9.2B


$15 000 to $18 000
N9.2C
What was the percentage increase
in the price of the car?

I Use reverse percentages to The cost of a pair of gloves went N8.3F


calculate the original amount up by 15%
N9.2A
The gloves now cost $37

How much did they cost before


they went up?

J Calculate simple interest I invested $200 in a bank account N8.3G

The account gives me 4% simple


interest per annum

If I leave the money alone in the


account for 5 years, how much
interest will I earn?

K Calculate compound interest A woman invests £7 000 for 5 N8.3H


years at 2% per annum compound
interest.

Calculate the value of the


investment at the end of 5 years.

L Solve problems in context, A man earns $ 2 000 per month. N9.2C


involving percentage increase, This month he also earned a 12%
decrease and change bonus. The man bought a new TV
which was priced at $600 from a
store that had 15% off all prices.
What percentage of this month’s
income would he have to pay to
buy the TV in the sale?

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1.4 Calculation skills

Subject content Guidance Curriculum


reference

A Use estimates to check Estimate the value of: N7.4A


calculations
597 × 38 N8.4A

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

C Solve problems in context, Add brackets to make this N7.4C


involving the four operations calculation correct:
N8.4C
with integers, fractions,
9 + 2 × 6 − 3 = 15
decimals, powers, roots and
brackets

1.5 Ratio and proportion

Subject content Guidance Curriculum


reference

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

E Solve word problems that involve A man wins $1 000 in a N7.5D


dividing a quantity into two or competition.
N8.5D
three parts
He shares his winnings between
N9.4C
his 3 children, Ana, Boris and Carl,
in the ratio 5:6:9

How much more than Ana does


Carl get?

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1.5 Ratio and proportion continued

Subject content Guidance Curriculum


reference

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?

G Use fractions to describe and A student scores 39 out of 50 on a N7.5F


compare proportions German test. The same student
gets 16 questions out of 20
correct on an English test.

Which test did the student do


better in?

H Use percentages to describe and A student scores 58% on a N7.5G


compare proportions German test. The same student
gets 21 questions out of 37 correct
on an English test.

Which test did the student do


better in?

I Understand and use the The ratio of men to women in a N7.5H


relationship between ratio and gym is 9:4
proportion
What fraction of the people in the
gym are men?

What percentage of the people in


the gym are women?

J Solve simple problems involving 8 pencils cost $1.36 N7.5A


direct proportion in context
How much would 13 pencils cost?
K Calculate values where quantities When x = 16, y = 4 N9.4A
vary in direct proportion
y is directly proportional to x
Find the value of x when y = 5
L Solve word problems using ratio One man is 1.8 m tall and his foot N7.5D
and/or proportion is 28 cm long.
N8.5D
Another man is 1.65 m tall and his
N9.4C
foot is 25 cm long.

Is foot length of men in direct


proportion to their height?

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1.6 Standard form

Subject content Guidance Curriculum


reference

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

D Enter and read standard form N9.3B


numbers on a calculator

E Solve problems involving A factory makes 1.21 × 107 paper N9.3D


standard form cups every day.

A cup is made from 1.1 × 10−2


kilograms of paper.

At the beginning of the day, the


factory has 1 500 kilograms
of paper.

How much paper will be left at the


end of the day?

Give your answer in standard


form.

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Topic 2: Algebra

2.1 Expressions and formulae

Subject content Guidance Curriculum


reference

A Write expressions using correct A7.1A


algebraic notation
A7.1B

B Simplify algebraic expressions by 6a + 7 + 3a2 – 4a – 3 + 5a2 A7.1C


collecting like terms

C Simplify algebraic expressions Write A7.1D


involving multiplication and
4pq × 5p × 6q
division
12q
in its simplest form

D Expand brackets and simplify 5 – 2 (d − 5) A7.1E


expressions involving a bracket
x (x2 + 3x + 5) A8.1C
and/or powers
A9.1E

E Factorise expressions 2x − 8 A8.1D

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

G Solve problems involving A power company uses the A7.1I


formulae and expressions formula:
A8.1F
C = 0.25h + 0.15r + 30
A9.1J
to calculate the total cost, C, of
their customers’ bills where

h = number of units used at the


higher rate

r = number of units used at the


regular rate

If a customer uses 175 units at


higher rate and 250 units at the
regular rate, what will be the total
costs of their bill?

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2.1 Expressions and formulae continued

Subject content Guidance Curriculum


reference

H Simplify algebraic expressions t  t  t = t3 A8.1A


using the index laws
y ×y
4 6
A8.1B
y5
(2x3)3 = 8x9
I Write expressions and formulae A hotel charges $60 per night to A7.1H
involving one or more variables rent a room, plus a surcharge of
A9.1B
$10 per person per stay.

Write a formula to show the


relationship between the cost, C,
the number of nights, n, and the
number of people, p

J Substitute values into a formula F = ma A7.1F


and find the value of a variable
If F = 8.4 and a = 70, find m A7.1G
that is not the subject
A8.1E

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

M Expand the product of two linear (x + 3) (x − 4) A9.1G


expressions

N Factorise quadratic expressions Factorise x2 − 7x − 30 A9.1H


of the form x2 + bx + c

O Factorise the difference of two x2 – 36 = (x − 6) (x + 6) A9.1K


squares

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2.1 Expressions and formulae continued

Subject content Guidance Curriculum


reference

P Solve problems in context, The perimeter, P, of a rectangle A7.1I


involving formulae and can be found using the formula:
A8.1F
expressions
P = 2l + 2w
A9.1J
Where l = length of the rectangle
and w = width of the rectangle

The perimeter of a rectangle is


156 cm
The length of the rectangle is
twice as long as its width.

What is the length of the


rectangle?

2.2 Equations

Subject content Guidance Curriculum


reference

A Find pairs of numbers that x+y=7 A8.2A


satisfy a linear equation with two
Write down 2 possible values for
unknowns
x and y
B Solve linear equations including Solve A8.2B
unknowns on both sides
4x − 3 = 2x + 7 A9.2A

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?

E Solve equations involving an x2 Solve A9.2C


term and a number
x – 25 = 96
2

F Solve quadratic equations of the Solve A9.2D


form x2 + bx + c = 0, by
x2 − 7x – 30 = 0
factorising

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2.2 Equations continued

Subject content Guidance Curriculum


reference

G Write equations to represent When x = 16, y = 4 A9.2E


direct proportion
y is directly proportional to x
Write a proportionality equation
involving x and y

H Solve a pair of simultaneous Solve the simultaneous equations: A9.2F


linear equations
2x + 3y = −4
4x − y = 6
I Solve problems involving 4 burgers and 3 cakes costs A9.2G
simultaneous linear equations or $14.80
direct proportion
5 burgers and 2 cakes costs
$15.70

How much would 6 burgers and


4 cakes cost?

2.3 Sequences

Subject content Guidance Curriculum


reference

A Find the term-to-term rule of a 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, … A7.2A


sequence

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?

What is the 10th term of the


sequence?

C Recognise different types of 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, … A7.2C


sequence
2, 4, 8, 16, 32, …
1, 4, 9, 16, 25, …
1, 3, 6, 10, 15, …
1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, …
1, 8, 27, 64, 125, …

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2.3 Sequences continued

Subject content Guidance Curriculum


reference

D Generate terms of a sequence The position-to-term rule of a A7.2D


using a position-to-term rule in sequence is:
context
‘Double the position number then
subtract 1’

Find the first 5 terms of this


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:

1, 2.5, 5, 8.5, 13, …


H Solve problems involving Ali writes an arithmetic sequence A7.2F
sequences that starts with:
A9.4D
4, 7, 10, 13, …
Bhavin writes an arithmetic
sequence that starts with:

15, 23, 31, 39, …


Ali says that 111 is in both of their
sequences.

Is he correct?

You must show your working.

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2.4 Graphs

Subject content Guidance Curriculum


reference

A Recognise, name and plot graphs Plot the graphs: A7.3A


parallel to the axes and the
x=4
graphs of y = x and y = −x
y = −3
B Plot linear graphs using a table Plot the graph y = 2x + 3 A7.3B
of values
x 0 1 2 3 4
y 7

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)

D Solve problems involving Given three coordinates A, B, C, A7.3E


coordinates and straight lines write down the coordinates of D
such that ABCD is a
parallelogram.

E Recognise, draw and interpret A tap runs at a constant rate. A7.3C


graphs showing constant rates of After 8 minutes, the tap has run
A8.3A
change 75 litres of water.
A9.5A
Plot this information on a graph.

Use your graph to estimate how


long it took to run 40 litres of
water.

F Draw, use and/or interpret Vladimir leaves home at 08 00 A8.3B


distance-time graphs
He travels for 30 minutes at a
constant speed until he reaches a
shop, 3 km away.

He stays at the shop for 45


minutes, then returns home
arriving at 09 35

Plot this information on a distance-


time graph.

Which part of his journey was the


fastest?

Explain how you know this from


your graph.

G Solve problems by drawing and Currency conversion graphs A8.3A


interpret linear conversion
A8.3C
graphs

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

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Subject content Guidance Curriculum


reference

I Solve problems in context by Use the distance-time graph to A8.3D


drawing and interpreting real-life work out Vladimir’s speed on his
A8.3H
linear and quadratic graphs journey home.
A9.5G

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

L Recognise and draw and/or Draw the graphs: A8.3G


sketch graphs with equations of
y = 3x – 2 A9.5B
the form y = mx + c and
ax + by = c 5x + 6y = 30 A9.5D

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

N Plot graphs of quadratic Plot the graph y = 2x2 − 3 A9.5F


functions using a table

O Solve a pair of linear Plot the graphs: A9.5E


simultaneous equations by
y = 3x + 2
drawing graphs
y = 5x + 6
and hence find a solution to the
simultaneous equations:

y = 3x + 2
y = 5x + 6

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Subject content Guidance Curriculum


reference

A Understand and use the State the integers that satisfy A9.3B
symbols: <, >, ,  −2 < x  5

B Represent solutions to linear Illustrate the inequality: A9.3C


inequalities on a number line
−2  x < 5

on the number line

C Solve linear inequalities with one Solve: A9.3A


unknown
x + 3 > 12
x
<5
2
4(5 − 2x)  7

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3.1 Measure

Subject content Guidance Curriculum


reference

A Convert between metric units of 1.234 km = 1 234 m G7.1A


measure up to 3 decimal places
14 g = 0.014 kg G8.1J

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

D Find area of parallelograms and Find area of parallelogram, given G8.1C


trapeziums base and height (and possibly
G8.1D
other lengths) or area of
trapeziums given length of parallel
sides and height (and possibly
other lengths)

E Calculate the volume of cubes G8.1E


and cuboids and 3-D solids made
from cuboids

F Sketch nets of 3-D solids Cube, cuboid, regular tetrahedron, G8.1F


square-based pyramid, triangular
prism

G Draw and interpret 2-D Recognise nets of shapes above G8.1G


representations of 3-D solids

H Calculate the surface area of G8.1H


cubes and cuboids

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

J Solve problems involving The surface area of a cube is G7.1E


perimeter, area, surface area 292 cm2
G8.1I
and volume
What is the volume of the cube?

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reference

K Convert between metric units of 1 cm2 = 100 mm3 G8.1J


measure of area and volume
1 m = 10 000 cm
2 3

1 cm3 = 1 000 mm3


1 m3 = 1 000 000 cm3
L Use and interpret scales on maps Map scale is 1:50 000 G9.1A
and diagrams
How far is it from A to B in
real life?

(given A and B on a map)


M Describe, use and interpret What is the bearing of A from B? G9.1B
three-figure bearings
(given A and B on a map)
N Solve problems involving three- Bearing of C from D is 040° G9.1C
figure bearings and/or scale
Bearing of C from E is 260°
drawings
Mark C on the map
(given D and E)
O Identify and draw the diameter Centre, radius, diameter, G9.1D
and radius of a circle; identify circumference, chord, arc, sector,
and draw parts of a circle segment

P Calculate the circumference of a Given radius and/or diameter G9.1E


circle

Q Calculate the area of a circle Given radius and/or diameter G9.1F

R Solve problems involving circles A bicycle has tyres with a diameter G9.1I
and prisms of 45 cm

How far has the bicycle travelled


when the tyres have done 10 full
turns?

S Solve problems using compound A piece of aluminium has mass G9.1J


measures and rates 40.5 g and volume 15 cm3
What is its density?

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Subject content Guidance Curriculum


reference

A Describe and name acute, obtuse G7.2A


and reflex angles

B Measure, draw and estimate Use a protractor G7.2B


angles

C Know and use the sum of angles G7.2C


at a point, on a straight line, in a
G7.2D
triangle and quadrilateral, and
recognise vertically opposite G7.2E
angles
G7.3C

G7.3F

D Describe, identify and use Square, rectangle, parallelogram, G7.2E


properties of quadrilaterals, rhombus, trapezium, kite
G7.3B
including their angle, sides,
diagonals and symmetry 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

G Know and use properties of G7.2E


right-angled, isosceles, scalene
G7.3A
and equilateral triangles
G7.3F

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

I Identify alternate angles and G7.2E


know that they are equal
G7.3F

G8.2E

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Subject content Guidance Curriculum


reference

J Identify corresponding angles G7.2E


and know that they are equal
G7.3F

G8.2F

K Solve problems using angle Alternate, corresponding, vertically G7.2E


properties of intersecting lines, opposite angles
G7.3F
parallel lines and polygons,
giving reasons G8.2G

L Use a ruler and protractor to Given 2 sides and 1 angle, G7.3E


draw triangles accurately, or 1 side and 2 angles
including simple scale drawings

3.3 Symmetry

Subject content Guidance Curriculum


reference

A Recognise and describe order of Complete this diagram so that it G7.4A


rotational symmetry has rotational symmetry order 4

B Identify and describe all the Equilateral triangle, isosceles G7.4B


symmetries of common 2-D triangle, square, rectangle,
shapes (reflection and rotational) parallelogram, rhombus,
trapezium, kite, pentagon,
hexagon, octagon, nonagon,
decagon

C Identify reflection symmetry in G7.4C


common 3-D solids

3.4 Transformation

Subject content Guidance Curriculum


reference

A Translate 2-D shapes given a G7.5A


column vector

B Use column vectors to describe Describe the transformation that G9.2D


translations maps Shape A onto Shape B

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Subject content Guidance Curriculum


reference

C Recognise and draw reflections in Reflect the shape given in the G7.5B
a mirror line mirror line y = x

D Reflect a shape on a coordinate Reflect in the lines y = a, x = a, G7.5B


grid; describe a reflection on a y = ±x
G7.5C
coordinate grid

E Describe and perform rotations Fully describe the transformation G7.5D


about a centre on a coordinate that maps Shape A onto Shape B
G7.5E
grid (centre, direction and amount
of rotation)

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

H Transform 2-D shapes by G7.5F


combinations of rotations,
reflections and translations

3.5 Constructions

Subject content Guidance Curriculum


reference

A Construct perpendicular bisectors Use a pair of compasses, pencil G9.3A


and angle bisectors and ruler

B Construct accurate circles, G9.3B


triangles and quadrilaterals using
compasses and a ruler

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Subject content Guidance Curriculum


reference

A Identify congruent shapes Which shape is congruent to G7.5G


Shape A?

B Use congruent shapes to solve SSS and ASA triangles G9.4A


problems about triangles and
quadrilaterals

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

3.7 Pythagoras’ theorem and trigonometry

Subject content Guidance Curriculum


reference

A Identify and name the G9.5A


hypotenuse, adjacent and
opposite of a right-angled
triangle

B Know and use Pythagoras' a2 + b2 = c2 G9.5B


theorem in 2-D
Find a missing side given the
lengths of the other 2 sides

C Use trigonometry to calculate Find a missing side given the G9.5C


lengths and angles in a right- length of another side and an
G9.5E
angled triangle angle.

Find a missing angle given the


length of two sides.

D Solve problems in context A ladder reaches 5 m up a wall G9.5D


involving right-angled triangles
The bottom of the ladder is 2m
away from the wall.

How long is the ladder?

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4.1 Data

Subject content Guidance Curriculum


reference

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)

C Calculate the mean from a Σfx S8.1A


frequency table using grouped Σf
S9.1G
and ungrouped data

D Calculate an estimate of the S9.1F


range and mean from grouped
data

D Find the modal class of grouped S7.1D


data

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.

Umar’s mean race time is 56, and


the range of his race times is
4 seconds.
Who is the better runner?

You must explain your answer.

F Identify and suggest reasons for Which value is an outlier? S9.1C


outliers in data
Suggest a reason for this. S9.1H

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.

H Solve problems involving mean, Five numbers have a mean of 8 S7.1G


median, mode, and range
Four of the numbers are: S8.1D
involving comparing data
9, 7, 9 and 11
What is the fifth number?

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Subject content Guidance Curriculum


reference

I Design and use data-collection A student wants to record the S9.1E


sheets and tables gender and hair colour of
everyone in his class.

Design a data-collection sheet that


he could use to record their
responses.

J Know and use correct set S9.1J


language and notation

K Choose a suitable sample size S9.1B


and what data to collect

4.2 Charts and diagrams


Subject content Guidance Curriculum
reference

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

C Identify discrete and continuous Shoe sizes are discrete S7.2D


data
Temperatures are continuous

D Represent data in grouped tally S7.2E


charts or frequency tables, draw
S8.2A
bar charts for grouped data

E Read and interpret information S7.2F


from bar charts, bar-line charts,
dual and compound bar charts
and line graphs

F Solve problems by interpreting Compare two or more distributions S7.2H


or drawing graphs, charts and from different charts
S9.2C
tables

G Represent and interpret two-way Calculate missing values S8.2B


tables
Complete tables

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Subject content Guidance Curriculum


reference

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

J Draw and interpret scatter Recognise positive, negative and S8.2E


graphs and describe correlation no correlation

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

L Draw and interpret frequency G9.2B


polygons

M Solve problems by drawing or Compare distributions from scatter G8.2H


interpreting graphs, charts and diagrams or frequency polygons
G9.2C
tables

4.3 Probability

Subject content Guidance Curriculum


reference

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

B Calculate probabilities of single What is the probability of rolling a S7.3D


and mutually exclusive events 3 on a fair, 6-sided die?
C Calculate the probability of an What is the probability of NOT S7.3E
event not happening rolling a 3 on a fair, 6-sided die?

D Estimate probability based on Given data on car colours passing S8.3B


experimental or collected data the school gate, what is the
probability that the next car to
pass the school gate is red?

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?

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reference

F Present the possible outcomes of (Including in lists, tables, Venn S9.3A


single events, or two successive diagrams and sample space
events diagrams)

G Calculate probabilities from Work with tables, two-way tables, S9.3B


possible outcomes presented in Venn diagrams and sample space
different ways diagrams

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

I Compare experimental and Is this a fair die? S9.3D


theoretical probabilities
(given experimental data) S9.3E

J Calculate the probability of two Use P(A and B) = P(A) × P(B) S9.3F
independent events

K Use tree diagrams to calculate S9.3G


the probability of independent
events

L Solve problems involving What is the probability that 2 S7.3F


probability identical socks picked at random
S8.3D
from a pile are a pair?
S9.3H

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Assessment information
The Pearson Edexcel International Award in Lower Secondary Mathematics consists of one
externally-examined achievement test.
● The test is 1 hour 20 minutes and is out of 80 marks.
● Students must answer all questions.
● The test comprises of two sections: Section A and Section B:
Section A – 15 multiple-choice question, 15 marks
Section B – closed-response and short open-response questions, which will include
questions that assess problem-solving skills, 65 marks.
● Calculators are permitted (please see Appendix 1: Use of Calculators).

Please see the Qualification at a glance section for more information.

Sample assessment materials


A sample achievement test and mark scheme for this assessment can be found in the
Pearson Edexcel International Award in Lower Secondary Mathematics Sample Assessment
Materials (SAMs) document.

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Assessment Objectives

% in
Students must: qualification

AO1 Recall mathematical formulae, terminology and facts 2−5

AO2 Demonstrate understanding of mathematical procedures,


70−75
notation and concepts

AO3 Present data mathematically 1−6

AO4 Interpret information in a situation


10−15
(diagrams or qualitative)

AO5 Solve problems in a real-life context


10−15
Make decisions, reason and justify

Total 100%

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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.

Access arrangements, reasonable adjustments,


special consideration and malpractice
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have equal opportunity to access our qualifications and assessments, and our qualifications
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We are committed to making sure that:


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this achievement can be compared fairly to the achievement of their peers.

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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Access arrangements should always be processed at the start of the course. Students will
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Reasonable adjustments
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where a student with a disability would be at a substantial disadvantage in undertaking an
assessment. The awarding organisation is required to take reasonable steps to overcome
that disadvantage.

A reasonable adjustment for a particular student may be unique to that individual and
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Whether an adjustment will be considered reasonable will depend on a number of factors,


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● the needs of the student with the disability
● the effectiveness of the adjustment
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● the likely impact of the adjustment on the student with the disability and other students.

An adjustment will not be approved if it involves unreasonable costs to the awarding


organisation, timeframes or affects the security or integrity of the assessment. This is
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Awarding and reporting


The Pearson Edexcel International Award in Lower Secondary Mathematics will be graded on
a four-level scale from S1 to S4.

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.

Student recruitment and progression


Pearson follows the JCQ policy concerning recruitment to our qualifications in that:
● they must be available to anyone who is capable of reaching the required standard
● they must be free from barriers that restrict access and progression
● equal opportunities exist for all students.

Prior learning and other requirements


There are no prior learning or other requirements for this qualification.

Progression
Students can progress from this qualification to the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in
Mathematics (9–1) (Specification A).

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Appendices

Appendix 1: Use of calculators 41

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Appendix 1: Use of calculators
Students may use a calculator in assessments for this qualification. Centres are responsible
for making sure that calculators used by their students meet the requirements highlighted in
the table below. Students must be told about these regulations beforehand and they must be
familiar with them before their assessment for this qualification. Students must have a
calculator with them for their examination.

In addition to the above, students must be told about the following regulations before sitting
an examination.

Calculators must be: Calculators must not:


● of a size suitable for use on ● be designed or adapted to offer any of these
the desk facilities
● either battery- or solar powered o language translators
● free of lids, cases and covers o symbolic algebra manipulation
with printed instructions or
o symbolic differentiation or integration
formulas.
o communication with other machines or the
The student is responsible for
internet
the following:
● be borrowed from another student during an
● the calculator’s power supply examination for any reason*
● the calculator’s working ● have retrievable information stored in them -
condition this includes:
● clearing anything stored in the ● databanks
calculator.
● dictionaries
● mathematical formulas
● text.

*Advice: an invigilator may give a student a replacement calculator.

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