====== Qualification at a Glance ======

The assessments will cover the following content headings:

  - **Number**
  - **Algebra**
  - **Ratio, proportion and rates of change**
  - **Geometry and measures**
  - **Probability**
  - **Statistics**

  * Two tiers are available: **Foundation** and **Higher** (content is defined for each tier).
  * Each student is permitted to take assessments in either the **Foundation** tier or **Higher** tier.
  * The qualification consists of **three** equally weighted written **examination papers** at either Foundation tier or Higher tier.
  * All three papers must be at the same tier of entry and must be completed in the same assessment series.
  * **Paper 1 is non-calculator** and **a calculator is allowed for Paper 2 and Paper 3**.
  * Each paper is **1 hour 30 minutes** long.
  * Each paper has **80 marks**.
  * The content outlined for each tier will be assessed **across all three papers**.
  * Each paper will cover **all Assessment Objectives**, in the percentages outlined for each tier.
  * Each paper has **a range of question types**; some questions are set in both mathematical and non-mathematical contexts.
  * See **Appendix 3** for formulae that can be provided in the examination.
  * Two assessment series are available per year: **May/June** and **November**.
  * First assessment series: **May/June 2017**.
  * The qualification is graded on a **9 to 1** scale using the total mark across all three papers.
  * **Foundation tier:** grades **1 to 5**.
  * **Higher tier:** grades **4 to 9** (grade 3 allowed).

===== Exam Details =====

==== Paper 1 ====

^ Section ^ Details ^
| Overview of content | 1. Number \\ 2. Algebra \\ 3. Ratio, proportion and rates of change \\ 4. Geometry and measures \\ 5. Probability \\ 6. Statistics |
| Overview of assessment | Written examination with a range of question types. \\ **No calculator allowed**. \\ **1 hour 30 minutes** (Foundation and Higher). \\ **80 marks**. |

==== Paper 2 ====

^ Section ^ Details ^
| Overview of content | 1. Number \\ 2. Algebra \\ 3. Ratio, proportion and rates of change \\ 4. Geometry and measures \\ 5. Probability \\ 6. Statistics |
| Overview of assessment | Written examination with a range of question types. \\ **Calculator allowed**. \\ **1 hour 30 minutes** (Foundation and Higher). \\ **80 marks**. |

==== Paper 3 ====

^ Section ^ Details ^
| Overview of content | 1. Number \\ 2. Algebra \\ 3. Ratio, proportion and rates of change \\ 4. Geometry and measures \\ 5. Probability \\ 6. Statistics |
| Overview of assessment | Written examination with a range of question types. \\ **Calculator allowed**. \\ **1 hour 30 minutes** (Foundation and Higher). \\ **80 marks**. |