Mathematics

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