Mathematics
The Mathematics Department prides itself in being at the forefront of developing new ways of teaching, in particular using ICT in lessons. Students are introduced to wide range of activities to enable them to develop a good understanding of the subject.
What is it about?
The reformed Mathematics GCSE sets high expectations; it demands more from all students and provides further challenges for those aiming to achieve top grades. The GCSE in Maths will provide a broad, coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study. It will encourage students to develop confidence in, and a positive attitude towards Maths and to recognise the importance of Maths in their own lives and to society.
What sort of work is done?
GCSE Maths will enable students to:
- Develop fluent knowledge, skills and understanding of mathematical methods and concepts
- Acquire, select and apply mathematical techniques to solve problems
- Reason mathematically, makes deductions and inferences and draw conclusions
- Comprehend, interpret and communicate mathematical information in a variety of forms appropriate to the information and context
How is it examined?
There are 3 exams at the end of Year 11 (May/June). There are two tiers of entry, Foundation & Higher.
Paper 1: Non calculator, 1 ½ hours.
Paper 2: With a calculator, 1 ½ hours.
Paper 3: With a calculator, 1 ½ hours.
There is no Non-Examined Assessment (NEA) or controlled assessment in Maths.
What qualification will I get? What could it lead to?
- Pearson Edexcel Level/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Mathematics
Following this course, those with the higher grades (numbers) will be able to continue their Maths with the new Core Maths course, A Level Maths and A Level Further Maths.
Career directions could include:
Accounting, Data Analysing, Data Scientist, Financial Advising, Surveying, Banking, Software Testing and Teaching.
A good grade in Mathematics is a requirement of many employers, sixth forms, colleges and universities. Students who do not receive a grade 4 in Mathematics will be required by the Department for Education to continue to study Mathematics up to the age of 18.
