Mathematics
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy - Walsall
01922685777
Broad Way, High Heath, Walsall, WS4 1BW
Course summary

A level of mathematics is a versatile qualification that is well respected by employers and is a good facilitating subject for entry to higher education. Careers for people with good mathematics qualifications are well paid and there is a huge demand from science, engineering, and manufacturing employers. Mathematics students are logical, analytical thinkers, and through solving problems they develop resilience and are able to think creatively and strategically. Year 12: - Quadratics, Co-ordinate geometry, Surds, Indices, Inequalities - Curve sketching, Binomial expansion, Polynomials - Trigonometry - Calculus and its Applications - Exponentials and Logarithms, Proof - Kinematics, forces, dynamics, and motion - Sampling, probability, binomial distribution, hypothesis testing Year 13: - Functions, modulus, algebraic fractions, partial fractions, further proof - Sequences and series - Further Trigonometry - Further calculus and its applications Numerical methods - Statics, moments, 3D vectors - Conditional probability, normal distribution, testing correlation

Entry requirements

To undertake advanced level courses you will require a minimum of five GCSEs in five separate subjects, at grade C or above, including English and Mathematics, both at least a minimum of grade 4. BTEC qualifications will count as one subject and must be graded a Distinction or above. Math GCSE grade B or grade 6 is required.

How you'll be assessed

3 Written Papers.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWalsall
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBroad Way, High Heath, Walsall, WS4 1BW