WHY STUDY MATHEMATICS? A level Mathematics is an interesting and challenging course which extends the methods you learned at GCSE and includes optional applications of mathematics, such as Statistics, Mechanics and Decision Mathematics. Statistics – Collecting and analysing data and using this to make predictions about future events. Many subjects make use of statistical information and techniques. An understanding of probability and risk is important in careers like insurance, medicine, engineering and the sciences. Mechanics – Modelling and analysing the physical world around us, including the study of forces and motion. Mechanics is particular useful to students studying physics and engineering. Decision –Using algorithms and other methods to find efficient solutions to real life problems, such as finding the shortest route around a network. The techniques are important in business, logistics and computer science. A level Mathematics is fun and rewarding. It broadens your mathematical skills and promotes deeper mathematical thinking. You will be introduced to interesting new areas of pure mathematics such as complex numbers and apply mathematics in a wider range of contexts. WHAT’S COVERED? You will take Pure Maths, Statistics and Mechanics. • Pure Maths includes topics such as algebra, geometry, exponentials, differentiation, integration, functions, trigonometry, exponentials and logarithms • Statistics looks at topics such as representation and summary of data, probability, correlation and regression, discrete random variables, the binomial distribution and hypothesis testing. FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES Where can this lead me? Mathematics AS/A Level is useful in a wide variety of fields of study in higher education. For example: science, medicine, engineering, business, computing, accounting, economics and psychology are just some of the areas where the subject is useful. This course can lead to legal executive work, teaching, stockbroking, chartered accountancy, finance, banking, science & engineering.