Course information
Mathematics
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School - Birmingham
01214644040
Woodbrooke Road, Bournville, Birmingham, B30 1UL
Course summary

Mathematics is an interesting Sild challenging course which will extend on the methods learned at GCSE and includes applications of Mathematics, such as Statistics and Mechanics. Pure Mathematics promotes thinking that is both logical and analytical. Through solving problems, attributes such resilience and the ability to think creatively and strategically are developed. The writing of structured solutions, proof and justification of results help students to formulate reasoned arguments. And importantly Mathematicians have excellent numeracy skills and the ability to process and interpret data. Statistics involves the collecting and analysing of data and using it to make predictions about future events. Many subjects make use of information and techniques. An understanding of probability and risk is imgnrtant in careers like insurance, medicine, engineering, and the sciences. Mechanics is about modelling and analysing the physical world around us. including the study of forces and motion. Mechanics is particularly useful to students studying phySics and engineering.

Entry requirements

7+ in Mathematics, 4+ in English. In addition to other GCSE at grade 5+

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Pure Mathematics 1; 33.33% - 2 hour written paper, Paper 2: Pure Mathematics: 33.33% 2 hour written paper, Paper 3: Statistics and Mechanics: 33.33% - 2 hour written paper.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressWoodbrooke Road, Bournville, Birmingham, B30 1UL