Not only does Mathematics underlie every process and pattern that occurs in the world around us, but having a good understanding of it helps enormously in everyday life. Mathematics is one of the most general and fundamental subjects you can study at AS and A2 level as it will give you an excellent grounding for any subject and is itself a prerequisite for many studies. As a degree subject in its own right it offers excellent employment prospects, not just in the traditional areas of banking, finance, IT, computing or accountancy. You will learn to think logically, to ask questions, and to carry out rigorous investigations to answer them. As well as learning problem-solving and data-handling skills, maths is the language of most of the lab sciences and many of the quantitative parts of social sciences. You will need maths to study a wide range of subjects from engineering to economics, medicine to archaeology.
- A grade 7 on the new 9-1 scale is preferred for A-level Mathematics although a grade 6 may be considered in exceptional circumstances and strength in algebra is essential. Hard work, determination and a pro-active approach are essential at the start of any A-level Mathematics course, and you will need to be prepared to learn new facts thoroughly and practice new techniques regularly. There is plenty of help, support and encouragement from your Maths teachers and from other Maths students at the weekly drop-in sessions. - At least eight GCSEs (including English (Language or Literature) and Mathematics at a minimum of Grade 6)
Assessment for A Level is by three 2 hours papers, one Pure and Mechanics, one Pure and Statistics and one Pure and Comprehension. There is no coursework or controlled assessment element in any mathematics qualification.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Chandos Road, Buckingham, MK18 1AX |
Not only does Mathematics underlie every process and pattern that occurs in the world around us, but having a good understanding of it helps enormously in everyday life. Mathematics is one of the most general and fundamental subjects you can study at AS and A2 level as it will give you an excellent grounding for any subject and is itself a prerequisite for many studies. As a degree subject in its own right it offers excellent employment prospects, not just in the traditional areas of banking, finance, IT, computing or accountancy. You will learn to think logically, to ask questions, and to carry out rigorous investigations to answer them. As well as learning problem-solving and data-handling skills, maths is the language of most of the lab sciences and many of the quantitative parts of social sciences. You will need maths to study a wide range of subjects from engineering to economics, medicine to archaeology.
- A grade 7 on the new 9-1 scale is preferred for A-level Mathematics although a grade 6 may be considered in exceptional circumstances and strength in algebra is essential. Hard work, determination and a pro-active approach are essential at the start of any A-level Mathematics course, and you will need to be prepared to learn new facts thoroughly and practice new techniques regularly. There is plenty of help, support and encouragement from your Maths teachers and from other Maths students at the weekly drop-in sessions. - At least eight GCSEs (including English (Language or Literature) and Mathematics at a minimum of Grade 6)
Assessment for A Level is by three 2 hours papers, one Pure and Mechanics, one Pure and Statistics and one Pure and Comprehension. There is no coursework or controlled assessment element in any mathematics qualification.