Mathematics

Course summary

WHY STUDY MATHEMATICS AT THIS LEVEL? • It is challenging, interesting and rewarding for those who enjoy the subject. • It will support work in courses at ‘A' Level in a range of subjects, especially the Sciences, IT, Psychology and PE. • Many Higher Educational courses and vocational courses value advanced Mathematics level as an important qualification. • Further study in Mathematics is very highly valued by employers. You will build on some algebra work met at GCSE but also meet new concepts in pure maths and applied maths (statistics, mechanics). You will be expected to: • Use mathematical skills and knowledge to solve problems. • Use mathematical arguments to show an understanding of proof. • Simplify real-life situations so that you can use mathematics to show what is happening and what might happen in different circumstances.