SUBJECT AIM
In Mathematics there is a strong focus on developing problem-solving skills, reasoning and fluency. It aims to help students understand concepts, apply techniques, solve problems, reason, interpret and communicate mathematically. This will allow our students to appreciate the importance of mathematics in society, employment and study.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
The course will cover a wide range of topics in the four key areas of algebra, geometry, measure and data handling. Students will first be taught how to carry out routine procedures requiring multi-step solution in all four areas, which will then allow them to reason, interpret and communicate mathematically and to progress on to solve problems both within mathematics and in other real-life contexts.
HOW WILL YOU BE ASSESSED
Candidates are entered at either Foundation Tier or Higher Tier. Questions in the Foundation Tier papers are targeted at grades 5 to 1. The highest grade which will be awarded at Foundation Tier is grade 5. Questions in the Higher Tier papers are targeted at grades 9 – 4. Some examination questions will be common to both tiers. Calculators are permissible for all papers in the foundation and higher tiers.
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WHAT THIS SUBJECT CAN LEAD TO
- Engineering, Statistician, Mathematics teacher, Financial Advisor, Credit Analyst, Banker, Actuary, Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Research Mathematics, Computer Science, Biomathematics, Cryptography
- Support your appreciation and the importance of mathematics in society, employment and study.
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