If you found mathematics challenging and enjoyable at GCSE then the A level course will interest you and extend your knowledge in a variety of ways. Mathematics A Level is a course worth studying in its own right. It builds upon your knowledge from GCSE, but also introduces you to new ideas that some of the greatest minds of the millennium have produced. It serves as a very useful support for many other subjects, it can play an integral part of many careers, and can provide numerous opportunities, both academically and career-wise. As technology continues to advance, so too does mathematics, increasing its essential role in both everyday and corporate life. New mathematical theories are being discovered and developed every day, enabling inventions and scientific discoveries to continue to flourish. By studying Maths at A-Level, you will have the opportunity to forge a career that’s at the forefront of technological advancement. Strong mathematical skills are required when it comes to the planning and creation of any building, from homes to skyscrapers. Studying A-Level Maths can open the door to a number of jobs in this field. Just as Maths pairs well with Sciences at A-Level, it also facilitates any job in medicine or scientific research. You may decide to focus more on medicine itself, and become a doctor, or you could use your Maths skills in a more research-based career and work as part of a team investigating areas such as cancer or diseases. If you enjoy sharing your knowledge with others and would like to work with young people, then a career in teaching could be a rewarding path. A Maths degree is not necessarily a pre-requisite, therefore A-Level Maths itself can allow you to start a career in teaching or become a maths tutor. Maths can even allow you to forge a career in the gaming world, more specifically in the creation and development of new games. Your Maths skills will allow you to develop further abilities in programming and therefore open the door to a career in the games world. Maths can even allow you to forge a career in the gaming world, more specifically in the creation and development of new games. Your Maths skills will allow you to develop further abilities in programming and therefore open the door to a career in the games world.  Apply mathematical argument and logic to problem solving  Model complicated real life situations mathematically making appropriate simplifications  Use calculator technology and other resources effectively Why Study Maths at Brookfield? Brookfield Community School has a strong and supportive sixth form teaching team. A Level is taught by the majority of the department and as a result staff are nearly always on hand to be able to help and support students to achieve their full potential.