Mathematics

Assessment

The Mathematics course covers topics in Pure Mathematics, Statistics and Mechanics. Pure Mathematics extends ideas introduced at IGCSE such as calculus and trigonometry, setting them in their proper context. We also introduce new concepts such as integration and differential equations You will start to see how all the different branches of Mathematics link together and are used to solve increasingly complex problems. In Statistics, we study methods of analysing and comparing data, probability and statistical testing. This knowledge will be particularly useful in Economics, Psychology, Biology, Chemistry and Geography. In Mechanics we apply mathematical ideas to the study of forces, Newtonian Laws of Motion and vectors. Mechanics is the ideal partner for Physics because many topics overlap but it also complements the other sciences. Assessment will be in the form of examinations at the end of the course.