Maths is a core subject and a grade C is often an essential qualification for progression to the next stage of your education. If you want to study Maths at A level you must complete the GCSE at Higher level and aim for at least an A.

You will be taught to solve problems in a systematic way by tutors who are patient and sympathetic and very familiar with the difficulties faced by students.

What will I study?

Some of the major topics are: trigonometry, areas and volumes, simplifying and factorising algebraic expressions, ratios, percentages and statistics.

The above topics will be covered in more depth at the Higher level and the specification will also include many algebraic topics not dealt with at the Foundation level.

How is it assessed?

The exam is externally assessed and comprises of 2 written papers one of which is a non-calculator.  Each Higher level paper lasts for 1.45 hours and each Foundation level 1.30 hours.  The highest grade you can achieve on a Foundation level is a C.

What do I need?

If you have found Maths difficult in the past we can help you approach the subject with confidence.  Equally, if you are good at Maths you will be stretched to achieve your best possible result.

We ask however that you be focussed and concentrate well while in class, be organised, follow instructions and practise outside class.   There is no reason why students who work consistently hard using techniques taught by their tutors cannot do well in the exam.