GCSE Mathematics has a Foundation tier (grades 1 ƒ?? 5) and a Higher tier (grades 4 ƒ?? 9). Students must take three question papers at the same tier. All question papers must be taken in the same series. The information in the table below is the same for both Foundation and Higher tiers. The Subject content section shows the content that is assessed in each tier.
The content has been organised into broad topic areas and given a reference as follows: ƒ?› Number references start with N ƒ?› Algebra references start with A ƒ?› Ratio, proportion and rates of change references start with R ƒ?› Geometry and measures references start with G ƒ?› Probability references start with P ƒ?› Statistics references start with S.