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Introduction- Mathematics

If you have enjoyed and felt confident with the Mathematics that you have met in your GCSE, then you should seriously consider taking Mathematics as an AS or A-level subject.

Mathematics has wide applications in industry, business, finance, science, technology, the social sciences and many other areas and is highly regarded by employers. A level Mathematics is often a prerequisite for many university courses (such as Physics, Engineering, Computing, and, of course, Mathematics itself) and is highly desirable for many other courses including Architecture, Medicine, Chemistry and Accountancy. In addition, degrees in Biology, Economics, Geography and Psychology all involve Mathematics or Statistics modules and so these subjects will be much easier for those with A level Mathematics. There is currently a national shortage of qualified mathematicians, which means that completing an A Level Mathematics course can vastly improve your salary prospects! Mathematics is enjoyable in its own right and provides excellent training in logical thought.

In studying A level Mathematics you will meet some of the ideas which have absorbed the greatest minds in history. Differential calculus is arguably the most powerful tool of the last 400 years and has led to all of modern Theoretical Physics, space flight etc. Mathematics is however a demanding and challenging subject and you will need strong motivation, a good level of ability and real determination if you are to benefit from the course.

 

Course Details

AS Mathematics: Pure Mathematics (C1 and C2)

                              Statistics 1 (S1)

A2 Mathematics: Pure Mathematics (C3 and C4)

                              Mechanics 1 (M1)

 

Introduction- Further Mathematics

 

For the best mathematicians it is possible to gain an extra qualification. We can offer Further Mathematics as an additional AS or A2. You must do more Pure Mathematics, as well as additional modules in Statistics, Mechanics and Decision Mathematics. If you intend to study Further Mathematics it is preferable, but not essential, for you to have covered the Using and Applying Decision Mathematics course in year 11. You are strongly advised to consider taking A levels in both Mathematics and Further Mathematics if you are intending to study Mathematics, Physics or Engineering at university. To find out more about the benefits of studying Mathematics at A level, visit the website www.mathscareers.org.uk. For more information about the Mathematics courses available at MGGS, see Mrs Squibb.

 

Course Details

 

AS Further Mathematics: Further Pure 1 (FP1)

                                            Decision Mathematics 1 (D1)

                                            Decision Mathematics 2 (D2)

A2 Further Mathematics: Further Pure 2 (FP2) or

                                           Further Pure 3 (FP3)

                                           Statistics 2 (S2)

                                           Mechanics 2 (M2)

                                      

Subject specific GCSE requirements

GCSE Mathematics at Grade A or above.