Course information
Mathematics
Madeley Academy - Telford and Wrekin
01952527700
Castlefields Way, Madeley, Telford, TF7 5FB
Course summary

The opportunities for students of Mathematics are vast and it complements and supports other courses, for example: Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology and Business Studies. Mathematics is a facilitating subject and support is available for the most able mathematicians to sit the Advanced Extension Award in Mathematics and/or Step Papers as part of their offers for universities. Mathematics leads onto many careers and university pathways such as: Accountancy, Economics, Teaching, Engineering, Bio-Chemistry, Quantity Surveying, Police, Medicine and Business Management.

Entry requirements

Students must achieve a minimum of 6 GSCEs at Grade 4 or above including English Language. Grade 6 or above in GCSE Mathematics and Science.

How you'll be assessed

All students will study Pure Mathematics (including geometry, numerical methods, calculus and trigonometry), Statistics (including large data sets, Normal and Binomial Distributions and Hypothesis testing) and Mechanics (including projectiles and Newton's Laws) with contextual problem solving being a main focus in all studies. Further Mathematics may run dependent on numbers.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityTelford and Wrekin
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressCastlefields Way, Madeley, Telford, TF7 5FB