Mathematics

Course summary

The Maths department at Sheringham Sixth Form has a well-earned reputation for success. These courses expand your knowledge of Pure and Applied Mathematics to advanced standards. We develop the skills to solve increasingly complex problems using mathematical techniques such as modelling, statistical analysis, calculus and algorithms. You will learn to read information given in a mathematical form as well as show your own ideas in the rigorous and logical fashion demanded by the subject – this is a language which is common throughout the world. The efficient use of calculators and computers is integral to the syllabus and these skills are developed throughout the course. You will study: Pure: This will continue to build upon the knowledge gathered at GCSE. You will expand your knowledge of Trigonometry, Vectors, Graphs and Algebra and Functions before learning about Calculus and its many applications. Applied: Applied maths is split into Mechanics and Statistics. Mechanics complements the Physics A Level course and is the application of Mathematics in physical systems. We learn about how to model situations and apply SUVAT equations as well as developing our understanding of forces and Newton’s laws. Statistics explores the many different techniques required to analyse data properly. We have a large data set that we apply these techniques to enable us to draw conclusions about a set of data.