Maths Studies
What levels are on offer?Maths Studies is the course to choose if you do not want to do Maths at Higher Level. It is a standard level course for everyone.
How do I decide which to choose?Maths Studies is for everybody to improve their mathematical capabilities but who may not wish to proceed with the subject in the future.
What will I need?For Maths Studies we would prefer you to have at least a Grade B at GCSE.
You will need a graphical calculator which is used extensively throughout the course. The recommended model may be purchased through the college at a reduced rate.
What will I study?The Maths Studies Course has 8 core subjects
- Number and Algebra 14 hours
- Geometry and Trigonometry 20 hours
- Statistics 24 hours
- Sets, Logic and Probability 20 hours
- Functions 24 hours
- Graphical Display calculator 3 hours
- Introduction to differential calculus 15 hours
- Financial Maths 10 Hours
There are two aspects to the assessment.
- For the Project you will produce an extended piece of work in the form of an investigation containing mathematical processes and no longer than 4000 words in length. The Project is worth 20% of the total marks and should take about 20 hours of work.
- There is an end of course exam taken in May of the second year consisting of two papers. Graphical calculators may be used on both papers.