Mathematics – Ma

Head of Department: Mr J Bright/Mrs R Beggs

Why study Maths?

• To gain confidence in your use of mathematics. • To enjoy mathematics and gain an appreciation for the application of mathematics in the world around. • To be able to use mathematics to tackle problems in the workplace and everyday life. • To develop problem-solving skills and the ability to think rationally. • To develop a firm foundation for further study in mathematics.

What will you study?

• Students will continue to study the concepts and skills they have been learning over the last three years, taking these to new levels. • Teaching will be organised into the following broad topic areas: o number o algebra o ratio, proportion and rates of change o geometry and measures o probability and statistics.

How will you be assessed?

• Students will be assessed at the end of Year 11 with three final exams. Each exam will be 1 hour 30 minutes in length. • One of the assessments will be non-calculator, but the other two will require a scientific calculator. • Any topic can be assessed in any of the exams, although some topics will be naturally more suited to one or the other. • Exams will be equally weighted and there is no controlled assessment during the course. • There will be foundation and higher tiers available for the exam, with different ‘grades’ available on each.