'GCSE Statistics with
Level 2 Certificate in'Further Mathematics
Why choose this subject?
If you enjoy mathematics, and are working at a higher tier, this will get you an extra GCSE and a Level 2 certificate in the subject.
Doing this alongside GCSE mathematics will boost your confidence in both subjects.
Further Maths is a great stepping stone to A-Level Maths and will give you a great head start at college.
What will the course cover?
Statistics
Collect, Record and Process Data
Primary and Secondary Data Collection
Visualising Data
Statistical Measures
Interpreting Calculations
Further Maths
Number
Algebra
Graphs, Functions and Calculus
Matrices and Geometry
Pythagoras and Trigonometry
How is this course assessed?
Exam 100%
Two written exams: 1 hour 45 minutes
Tiered Higher and Foundation
Each paper is worth 80 marks
Each paper is 50% of GCSE
Multiple choice, short answer and a Statistical Enquiry Cycle (SEC) question.
What can this course lead on to?
Further Maths is great preparation for A-level Maths. Statistics can be useful in a wide variety of careers. Here are some ideas with their average salaries:
Data Scientist - £101,000
Financial Quantitative analyst - £65,000
Accountant - £53,000
Operations Research Analyst - £77,000
Stock Trader - £82,000
Business Analyst - £75,000
Market Research Analyst - £58,000
Statistician - £77,000
Who to contact if you need more information
Mr Ash, Faculty Leader of Maths and Computing
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