5 - Maths HL - Application and Interpretations

Course summary

Why study Mathematics Applications and Interpretation? Mathematics makes you desirable - It is difficult to think of any course or career where Maths would not be welcomed in combination with other subjects. If you want to go on to study at University, then KS5 Mathematics will open more doors. A shortage of highly numerate candidates in the jobs market means employers pay a premium for the problem solving and number crunching skills of mathematicians. Mathematics is a skill that is used almost everywhere. In virtually all areas of science, industry and commerce, Mathematics plays a key role – in hospitals, city councils, construction, design, aviation, manufacturing, banking, accounting and finance. This course focuses on wide variety of topics already covered at GCSE level, with a strong emphasis on Statistics and Probability, and extends on the techniques learnt and applied at GCSE with relevant topics in basic algebra, calculus, geometry and modelling. This course is ideal for gaining skills and knowledge relevant to other branches of sciences and social sciences including Sociology, Psychology, Biological and Environmental Sciences. Mathematical problem solving is a common theme throughout this course. At HL, this challenging course is ideal for students who enjoy learning Mathematics when it is applied to real life contexts. They will have mastered the GCSE algebra and problem-solving skills and be keen to develop these further in a practical context.