| GCSE Coursework Guidance |
You have two pieces of coursework to do for your GCSE:
1. A number and algebra investigation
2. A statistical project
Each piece of coursework is worth 10% of your final mark.
(For those pupils taking the Statistics GCSE, your Maths statistical project is also submitted for the Statistics GCSE).
Useful links for: [number and algebra investigation] and [statistical project]
General links:
Edexcel maths microsite - select the guidance notes.
GCSE Bitesize - look at Int/Higher and Higher sections in particular.
S-Cool - GCSE revision site.
Number and Algebra Investigation
Algebra Mind Map - shows the steps involved in an investigational task.
Data Handling Mind Map - shows the steps involved in a statistical project.
Key Words and Concepts - brief description of each entry. Explains the uses of diagrams and statistics.
Statistics Coursework Guidelines - explains the three strands used for marking and gives examiner's tips.
Handling Data Checklist - this is a checklist from MEP. It covers all aspects of statistical projects so some of the entries will be irrelevant. However, some pupils have found it useful.
MathsGuru Coursework Guidelines - describes the steps involved and gives an indication of what is expected for each grade. Includes a section on things to avoid.
Learning Math - a US site but lots of information, worked examples and videos about statistics. The video clip on Box Plots is particularly useful.