Mathematics

Course summary

At this level, mathematics moves away from the restrained, outcome focused approach taken in GCSE courses. Students studying Mathematics in the Sixth Form begin to question why and how things work and develop their understanding of the fundamental concepts to a deeper level. Learning mathematics is not just about memorising techniques and formulae, it teaches you thinking skills that will last a lifetime. Mathematics is a useful and well-respected A level. However, the main reason to choose Mathematics in the Sixth Form is because you enjoy the subject. The themes covered are similar to GCSE–Algebra, Graphs, Geometry–but the style is different. You are encouraged to start viewing these concepts from the inside rather than as a spectator, and you must be prepared to train yourself to think carefully and logically.