Mathematics
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School - Hertfordshire
01438314643
Hitchin Road, Stevenage, SG1 4AE
Course summary

Maths is one of the best subjects to develop your analytical, research and problem solving skills. Skills that Maths helps to develop include the following: • critical thinking • problem solving • analytical thinking • quantitative reasoning • manipulating precise and intricate ideas • construct logical arguments and expose illogical arguments • communication • time management • teamwork • independence According to the Russell Group Informed Choices guide, Maths is a ‘facilitating’ subject, which means that it will help you to study other subjects at university and pursue lots of different careers. Maths directly supports the study of subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, IT, Economics, Business and Biology which in turn can help with your Maths revision. But studying Maths alongside an essay subjects like English or History can help keep your options open for more jobs and uni courses.

Entry requirements

- Minimum prior attainment which must be achieved to enrol on this course: APS of 5.5 including grade 7 or above in Maths GCSE - Best 8 APS of 5.5+, including grade 5 in GCSE English & Maths. If you have studied a subject at GCSE and wish to study it at A Level, a minimum of a grade 5 pass is required.

How you'll be assessed

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressHitchin Road, Stevenage, SG1 4AE