Subject: Maths & Numeracy - Options (Compulsory)
Head of Department: Miss E Morley
Qualification: GCSE
Examination Board: WJEC
Course Content:
In GCSE Mathematics & Numeracy, you will build on the knowledge and understanding you have of topics within number, algebra, geometry, and data. You will be taught the key financial aspects of everyday adult life, such as dealing with payslips, bills, and savings. A good understanding of the content of this qualification is the perfect platform to those hoping to follow a STEM career.
How you will learn / Assessment:
The course has 3 units:
UNIT 1: Financial Mathematics and Other
Applications of Numeracy
In this unit you will learn life lessons that will help
you become a financially well-informed adult. Think
about terms or acronyms you may have heard about like ‘National Insurance’, ‘VAT’ or ‘AER’ – these will become familiar to you. Financial
opportunities and pitfalls will be addressed, and
you will learn how to read important documents like payslips, bills and bank statements.
All sorts of other real-world contexts will also be taught and assessed, making this unit relevant and
interesting.
UNIT 2: Non-calculator
You will explore concepts where you won’t need
your calculator in this unit. You will deepen your
understanding of probability and explore new ideas
within algebra and geometry, like quadratic graphs
and circle theorems.
UNIT 3: Calculator-allowed
This unit has the biggest weighting of all three
units, and you can have your calculator by your
side. There is lots of data handling and statistics in
this unit as well as new geometry concepts such as
Pythagoras’ Theorem and Trigonometry.
Additional information/ skills:
You will develop an understanding of the
different areas of mathematics and how
they relate to each other.
You will extend your range of mathematical skills and techniques and be able to use and apply them to a range of real-life contexts.
You will gain a strong foundation in financial mathematics to prepare you for life and work.
Job ideas:
A GCSE in Mathematics and Numeracy can lead to a variety of career paths.
These include jobs such as: financial analyst, computer programmer, medical scientist, actuary, software developer, economist, data or research analyst, accountant, teacher.
For further information see: Miss E Morley
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