Mathematics

Course summary

Why study Mathematics? Potential for joint university courses, graduate prospects, transferable skills and salary advantage. What will you study? Topics for Paper 1 Proof, algebra and functions, coordinate geometry in the (x,y) plane, sequences and series, trigonometry, exponentials and logarithms, differentiation, integration, numerical methods and vectors. Topics for Paper 2 Proof, algebra and functions, coordinate geometry in the (x,y) plane, sequences and series, trigonometry, exponentials and logarithms, differentiation, integration, numerical methods and vectors. Topics for Paper 3 Section A: Statistics Statistical sampling, data presentation and interpretation, probability, statistical distributions and statistical hypothesis testing. Topics for Paper 3 Section B: Mechanics Quantities and units in mechanics, kinematics, forces and Newton’s Laws and moments. What will GCE Mathematics offer you in the future? Development of analytical and problem solving skills. Careers in accounting, medicine, engineering, forensic pathology, finance, business consultancy, teaching, ICT, games development, scientific research, programming, civil service, design, construction and astrophysics.