Mathematics
Winstanley College - Wigan
01695633244
Winstanley Road, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7XF
Course summary

Maths enables you to develop problem-solving skills, learn transferable skills, build analytical thinking, and use logical reasoning, and mental rigour. Maths plays a crucial role in understanding the foundations of other subjects. Pure Maths: You will develop your algebra skills and learn how to solve problems in a wide range of contexts using geometry, calculus, trigonometry, exponentials, and logarithms. You will learn how to use mathematics to model real-world situations and construct rigorous mathematical arguments. Mechanics and statistics: You will learn about the concepts of forces and motion and how to solve problems in one and two dimensions. You will also learn how to use probability models to carry out statistical analyses. Where could it take me? Mathematical skills are useful for a variety of careers and degrees. Some of these include science, finance, social science, architecture, and many more! Examples of careers that students have embarked on with A-level Maths include pilot, accountant, chemical engineer, actuary, teacher, medical professional, computer programmer, architect, and many more!

Entry requirements

44 points or more from their best 8 GCSE results. One level 2 vocational qualification of equivalent value to a GCSE may be counted towards the best eight.

How you'll be assessed

You will sit three 2-hour papers at the end of the second year which are equally weighted. Paper 1 is pure maths, paper 2 is pure and mechanics, paper 3 is pure and statistics.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityWigan
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWinstanley Road, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7XF