Mathematics
Why Study This Subject?
Mathematics is a fascinating subject that is important in its own right. Studying Mathematics will help you develop skills that are highly valued by universities and employers, including logical thinking, problem-solving, analytical reasoning and the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.
Mathematics has wide-ranging applications across industry, business, finance, science, technology and many other fields. It can open doors to a wide variety of careers and is a requirement for many university courses, particularly those in Science, Computing, Engineering and Economics.
This is a demanding and challenging subject. Algebra is the language of Mathematics, and success at A Level is heavily dependent on strong algebraic manipulation and problem-solving skills.
What is Mathematics?
- Is it seeking out patterns and using them to formulate and prove new conjectures?
- Is it finding connections between related concepts, such as algebra and graphs?
- Is it about providing useful models of real-world phenomena that can be used to gain insight and make predictions?
- Is it a human activity that plays a role in everyone’s daily life?
Mathematics is all of these things and more, which is why it is such a valuable subject to study at A Level. Greenhead College offers four Mathematics-based courses in total. You may also be interested in Further Mathematics, Statistics or Core Maths.
The Mathematics Department has a dedicated help room for additional study and support, equipped with computers and access to a range of useful online resources. Teachers are always available to provide guidance and assistance.
We also offer a variety of enriching extracurricular opportunities, including participation in the UKMT Maths Challenge, support for university admissions tests such as STEP and TMUA, and trips to Maths Inspiration lectures.
Grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics. GCSE Further Mathematics is not required (but is recommended, if available).
This course follows the AQA specification.
Pure Mathematics
Pure mathematics includes algebra, trigonometry, geometry, functions and series.
Mechanics
Mechanics is the mathematics of vectors, forces and motion (widely used in Physics and Engineering).
Statistics
Statistics involves data representation and probability, hypothesis testing and probability distributions.
