Mathematical Studies
Fitzharrys School - Oxfordshire
01235520698
Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1NP
Course summary

What will I study? – Data and Sampling – Representing data numerically and diagrammatically – Number work which includes algebraic substitution, limits of accuracy, approximating problems in context, percentage changes, simple and compound interest, savings and investment studies. – Money for personal use which includes repayment and cost of credit, tax, National insurance and VAT, interpreting results from graphs in financial contexts, Retail and Consumer Price Indexes, currency exchanges, and budgeting. – Estimation using Fermi – Critical analysis where students must present logical and reasoned arguments in context, communicate mathematical approaches and solutions and critically analyse the validity of data quoted in media, political campaigns, and marketing. – Normal distribution and confidence intervals where we research the distribution and use it to find probabilities. – Correlation and Regression where we recognize if pairs of data are linked, calculate the Pearson Moment Correlation Coefficient and use the best line of best fit to make predictions.

Entry requirements

How you'll be assessed

This is a linear course. You will take four examinations at the end of the course. Each will require a calculator. As well as the Pure, Mechanics, Statistics and Modelling with Algorithms content the examinations will assess three overarching themes: • Mathematical argument, language and proof • Mathematical problem solving • Mathematical modelling

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressNorthcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1NP