Course information
Mathematical Studies
King Edward's School - Birmingham
01214721672
Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, B15 2UA
Course summary

Continuing that tradition, two teams of mathematicians have previously won the Senior Team Maths Challenge by gaining a perfect score in the National Finals and overcoming 1,000 school teams from across the UK along the way. Our students also regularly go on to thrive in university courses that demand and develop mathematicians at the highest levels. All students continue to study mathematics as part of the IB Diploma, choosing one of the three principal maths courses. Higher Level Analysis & Approaches is a rigorous, stimulating and challenging problem-solving course, which is designed to meet the needs of those who intend to pursue careers in the sciences, mathematics, economics, computation, engineering and technology. Higher Level Applications & Interpretations is as mathematically sophisticated but focuses more on how maths is used and is designed for students whose later pursuit of the subject will be focused more on using maths, rather than deriving it. For all of those not taking Higher Level Maths, Standard Level Applications & Interpretations is a detailed course for those without a preference for mathematics along with those whose plans do not specifically require knowledge of areas of maths, keeping the maths from GCSE in play. It develops skills for using the maths students have learned so far in various real-world situations, both practical and academic, adding in some more content to deepen their understanding. On Friday afternoons, for the most keen and able mathematicians, we run a supplementary Further Mathematics Higher Level course that runs till after school. This is aimed at those with plans to study maths in the future, as well as those with inclinations towards natural sciences, physics or engineering at the very top universities, allowing them to play with more of the subject, as well as prepare for the many university tests that may arise.

Entry requirements

The maximum score for the IB Diploma is 45 points, with six subjects graded out of seven points and an additional three points for the Core elements of TOK and the Extended Essay.

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RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeBoys
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Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£17,046
AddressEdgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, B15 2UA