Mathematics
What will I gain from studying this subject? Mathematics is an essential discipline in today’s world. It is a powerful tool for understanding the world around us and our perspective of the important issues facing us as individuals, families, businesses, and nations. Maths surrounds us; we see and use maths skills and capabilities every day – from balancing our finances to advertising agencies to doctors; from retailers to builders, lawyers and accountants. Everyone needs some level of specific mathematics knowledge. Most professions use maths to perform their job better and to get ahead in the world. Pupils are taught in sets and the teachers use a range of resources, including Hegarty Maths, MyMaths (both of which pupils are given logins for) and the Collins AQA GCSE Maths Student Book, a copy of which pupils are provided with. GCSE Maths is taught from January in Year 9, with the Michaelmas term being a pre – GCSE preparation period. The Higher Tier leads to a grade in the range 9 to 4; the Foundation Tier leads to a grade in the range 5 to 1. The majority of Rendcomb pupils are prepared with the intention of entering for the Higher Tier and the final decision will be made during Year 11. The final decision is made after consulting with pupils, staff and parents.
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