Mathematical Studies

Course summary

Mathematical Studies is an enrichment course offered at Chauncy through Years 12 and 13. Taught over two timetabled lessons a week, the course builds upon the fundamentals of GCSE Maths whilst introducing level 3 content. Examples of these include; personal finance, interest rates, mortgages, probabilities using normal distribution and critical analysis of data presented in the media. The course is a Level 3 qualification, equivalent to an AS Level in UCAS points. Many universities and large employers now only consider applicants who have continued to study Mathematics post-GCSE. What will you study? 1.) Analysis of Data – How to conduct an effective and fair mathematical investigation and how to process and analyse the results. 2.) Maths for Personal Finance – Tax, National Insurance, student loans, mortgages, credit and interest rates including APR and AER. 3.) Estimation – Converting real-life problems into mathematical models to create solutions to complex problems. 4.) Critical Analysis of Data – Ensures that students do not take mathematical evidence at face value. Teaches students the ability to read between the lines and critically analyse mathematical data presented in a variety of contexts and formats. 5.) Using Normal Distributions – Estimating and working out probabilities in situations that involve the normal distribution. Making estimates from sample data. 6.) Correlation and Regression – Analysing the strength of a relationship between two variables.