Mathematics

Course summary

The United Kingdom is the only first world country that allows its students to give up the study of Mathematics at 16 years old, ie. in Sixth Form or equivalent. A recent Cambridge University research document stated that 55% of UK employers have concerns about employees in their workforce; many reported they could not fill vacancies because of a lack of numeracy skills. Mathematical Studies is designed for pupils who want to continue with Maths beyond GCSE but who wish to choose other options within their core A level programme of study. It will support the numeracy required by many A level subjects and provides breadth for pupils who might be considering A levels focused mainly on Humanities, Languages, Business, Psychology and PE.