AQA modular Maths A

The modules (units) can be taken in any order in November, March or June – very flexible. Foundation or Higher tiers.

Unit 1 Statistics and Number

Written exam (calculator) 1 hour; 54 marks 26.7%

Content includes:
• The data handling cycle
• Data collection
• Data presentation and analysis
• Data interpretation
• Probability

Unit 2 Number and Algebra

Written exam (no calculator) 1 hour 15 minutes; 66 marks 33.3%

Content includes:
• Working with numbers and the number system
• Fractions, decimals and percentages
• Ratio and proportion
• Expressions and equations
• Sequences and linear functions

Unit 3 Geometry and Algebra

Written exam (calculator) 1 hour 30 minutes; 80 marks 40%

Content includes:
• Properties of angles and shapes
• Geometrical reasoning and calculation
• Measures and construction
• Mensuration
• Graphical methods
• Solving problems with algebra

Link to specimen papers and marking schemes