WJEC GCSE Maths Past Papers

WJEC GCSE MATHEMATICS SPECIFCIATION AT A GLANCE

The new WJEC GCSE Maths specification has been amended. The following summarises the examination structure and how the WJEC Maths GCSE is awarded.

WJEC GCSE Maths Tiers

There are 3 tiers all of which adhere to the traditional grading system.

·         Higher Tier: Grades A* – C

·         Intermediate Tier: Grades B – E

·         Foundation Tier: Grades D – G

WJEC Exam Paper Structure

All three tiers will sit two GCSE maths papers, one non-calculator and one calculator. The marks awarded for both papers are the same and of equal weighting.

Unit 1: Non-calculator

·         Written examination

·         Higher: 1 hour 45 minutes (80 marks)

·         Intermediate:1 hour 45 minutes (80 marks)

·         Foundation: 1 hour 30 minutes (65 marks)

·         50% of the GCSE

·         There will be a mixture of shorter and longer questions with the paper generally getting more difficult as you progress through it.

Unit 2: Calculator-allowed

·         Written examination

·         Higher: 1 hour 45 minutes (80 marks)

·         Intermediate:1 hour 45 minutes (80 marks)

·         Foundation: 1 hour 30 minutes (65 marks)

·         50% of the GCSE

·         There will be a mixture of shorter and longer questions with the paper generally getting more difficult as you progress through it.