Subjects taught in Maths:
Why Study Maths:
Maths must be studied until at least the end of S4. Beyond that, students should continue when further progression is likely. In addition to the Advanced Higher course, the details of which will be shared with relevant students, a number of courses are available.
The development of good numeracy skills is crucial to managing personal financial affairs on leaving school and mathematics knowledge is of benefit to any student who intends studying a course at university that has mathematical content.
Study Club Details:
Study clubs run most evenings after school and cover a variety of levels/courses.
Details are shared each year with the pupils and displayed throughout the department.
Skills:
Students will follow a Mathematics or Applications of Mathematics course.
Mathematics develops logical reasoning, analysis, problem solving skills, creativity and the ability to think in abstract ways.
Applications of Mathematics enables students to apply mathematical ideas and strategies. This provides students with the knowledge and understanding to manage finances, statistics, geometry and measurements in real-life contexts.
