Mathematics

Course summary

Students wishing to embark on a Mathematics course in the sixth form should primarily do so because they have an interest in the subject. It is an interesting and challenging course that builds upon many aspects of GCSE study. It is a useful support for other subjects, such as the Sciences or Geography, but it does require a great deal of commitment and a willingness to work independently of the teacher. In addition to pure mathematics topics students will apply the skills learnt to mathematical problems where mechanics or statistics interact with pure mathematics. Students will be encouraged to use technology as a way of understanding and applying mathematics and will benefit from owning a graphical calculator, which we can source for purchase at a group discounted rate in September. Students studying Mathematics learn to take increasing responsibility for their own learning and the evaluation of their own mathematical development. They learn how to reason logically and understand mathematical processes in a way that promotes confidence and fosters enjoyment. Students learn to work steadily, to present solutions clearly and concisely, and to extend their own thinking within a logical framework.