Course information
Mathematics
Maricourt Catholic High School - Sefton
01513303366
Hall Lane, Maghull, Liverpool, L31 3DZ
Course summary

This course is for students who want to continue studying mathematics after GCSE. You'll already be familiar with some of the topics but the A level will give you the chance to study these and some new ones in much greater depth. Maths is a facilitating subject which means it will prepare you for a wide range of degree subjects. It can be a recommended or in fact, a necessary requirement for many mathematical, technical and scientific subjects at university. It's a good combination with most other subjects you can study at A level and will give you a useful set of transferable skills including logical reasoning, problem solving and analytical thinking skills that can lead to many different careers. You'll learn through classroom-based teaching. There will be visits to university maths departments and the opportunity to take part in maths competitions and university guest lectures. There will be careers talks from professionals using their maths skills in the workplace and higher education maths experts.

Entry requirements

GCSE Mathematics Grade 7

How you'll be assessed

Assessment is through final examination at the end of the course. There will be 3 exam papers each of 2 hours duration for which a calculator can be used. Exams will comprise short, single-mark questions to multi-step problems.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthoritySefton
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressHall Lane, Maghull, Liverpool, L31 3DZ