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The Importance of Studying Mathematics?
The Importance of Studying Mathematics?
Mathematics is an important subject in its own right, particularly for those wishing to study it to ‘A’ level or beyond. We all use Mathematics in everyday life and its application to other subjects or tasks is vital.
What qualities will I need to be successful in Mathematics?
What qualities will I need to be successful in Mathematics?
To be successful in the study of mathematics you will need to persevere, be curious, and enjoy problem solving. Additionally, you will need to be careful in your practice, not rush and read the questions to fully understand the context.
What will I study over 2 years?
What will I study over 2 years?
We continue to favour an investigational and practical approach to teaching Mathematics at Key Stage 4 to make it as stimulating and interesting as possible using a modified version of the SPARX Scheme of Work.
The use of internet sites such as Third Space Learning, Corbett Mathematics and Maths Genie are actively encouraged to help students understand topics and revise. We also subscribe to SPARX Mathematics as our homework platform which is an extra valuable resource to help them with their studies.
After completing Key Stage 3 at the end of Year 9, at the start of Year 10 students meet with their teacher and discuss an aspirational target grade for their GCSE based on their academic potential, schoolwork and test results. A monitoring system is implemented (using low stakes topic tests) to ensure that students stay on course to achieve their target grade or better
Students in Set 1 will also study a Level 2 certificate in Further Mathematics. Many topics overlap the higher skills in GCSE Mathematics and students are also introduced to A Level concepts which is a great bridging skill. Further Mathematics is started at the beginning of Year 10, using 1 lesson a fortnight from the 8 that you have in Mathematics.
How will I be assessed in Mathematics?
How will I be assessed in Mathematics?
Mathematics Assessment
Students will be assessed solely on examination performance at the end of Year 11. There are two tiers of entry – Foundation and Higher. Students taking the Foundation exam can achieve grades 1 to 5 and students taking the Higher paper can achieve grades 3 to 9. Tiers of entry will be finalised just before the GCSE exams.
The course name is AQA GCSE 8300 Mathematics Specification A. Further information can be found on the AQA website.
Further Mathematics Assessment
100% of the final grade is achieved through an end-of-course examination. The examination specification is AQA 8360 Level 2 certificate in Further Mathematics. Further information can be found at www.aqa.org.uk.
Alternatively, contact your child’s Mathematics teacher.
Possible Further Education and Career Pathways Options
Possible Further Education and Career Pathways Options
Science, Engineering, Network management, Teaching, Transport and Logistics, Pharmacy, Construction, Astronomy, Retail and sales, Banking, Stockbroking, Insurance, Statistics, Surveying, Meteorology, Health Sciences, Cyber security, Management, Economics, Market research, Software development, Architecture, Investment Analysis, Industrial design.
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