Mathematics

Course summary

In Mathematics, we strive to put understanding at the heart of everything we do, helping pupils to develop confidence in numeracy, problem solving abilities and critical thinking skills. We offer a dynamic and diverse curriculum allowing pupils to grow as mathematical thinkers. We have the largest intake into A Level of any department in the school, with approximately half a year group opting for either maths or further maths. The new A-Level course is challenging and allows pupils to extend their mathematical knowledge to a high level. There is time and opportunity in the timetable to allow pupils to work beyond and outside of the curriculum restraints and this means pupils can take time to enjoy the subject, whilst developing the necessary understandings and knowledge. There are further opportunities for pupils to extend their maths outside of the curriculum, with entry into individual maths challenges, team challenges and regular problem-solving activities. These activities provide pupils with the time to apply their mathematical knowledge in different and exciting ways, helping to improve their skills as mathematicians, but also allowing them to enjoy maths for the challenge and enjoyment it can provide. The A Level Mathematics course is a two-year program and consists of both pure and applied mathematics. Pupils will do two-thirds of the course in pure mathematics and the remainder split between statistics and mechanics. There are no longer any options at A Level. The A Level course runs over two years and is examined at the end of Year 13.