Maths

Maths Department

Mathematics is an exciting subject that is used in a huge variety of professions and industries.

Students develop logical thought processes to solve problems and are encouraged to show their method clearly, extending knowledge to incorporate algebraic manipulation and geometrical theorems in addition to sophisticated analysis of statistical tables. 

This subject is highly regarded for Higher Education and lends itself to many career opportunities.

We follow the Edexcel syllabus at GCSE which is assessed at Higher and Foundation level and it is studied in six topic areas:

·        Number
·        Algebra
·        Ratio, proportion and rates of change
·        Geometry and measures
·        Probability
·        Statistics
 
Key Stage 3 Curriculum information
Problem solving is at the core of everything we learn in Mathematics.  You will learn how to apply what you have learnt to a wide range of contexts. 
This will enable you to develop skills such as logic, data handling, spatial awareness, accuracy and good communication. 

Key Stage 4 Curriculum information
GCSE Mathematics is taken at the end of Year 11 and is assessed at Higher and Foundation level, both consist of 3 exams, each lasting 90 minutes.  Two of the exam papers permit a calculator and the other is a non-calculator paper.  There is no controlled assessment.

Related careers:
A good mathematical background is necessary for all walks of life.  Furthermore, these are examples of Mathematics Careers:

Engineering: Your training in mathematics will prepare you to quickly learn the specific issues in a new field, and your creative problem solving skills will be a strong asset to the engineering firm.

Cryptography: From the Secret Service to a smaller company doing commerce on the web, the demand for mathematicians that can understand the number-theoretic issues in cryptography is great.

Actuary: Among the highest-paid professions are actuaries, who compute the statistics behind life insurance other tables of predictive data.

Finance: Most financial companies hire mathematicians to study financial models and make predictions based on statistical evidence.
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Management: Management consulting firms look for individuals who can quickly source the root of a problem, and find creative and effective solutions, and critically choose from among many options.