Mathematical Studies

Course summary

It has been developed with employers, universities and professional bodies in mind to help prepare students for both higher education and employment. Paper 1 This paper contains compulsory content which requires students to be able to analyse data and calculate various financial calculations including income tax, interest rates on loans and savings etc. In addition, students will use the principles of Fermi estimation and employ basic statistical techniques. Paper 2 This paper is made up of elected content, of which there are 3 options. This choice will depend on which strand will most complement the other A Levels students are studying. However, all students will end up studying the same module for ease of delivery. In previous years, we have studied the statistics optional paper, which is well suited to students studying Social Sciences.