Maths

GCSE / L1-2 Functional Mathematics

Why choose walsall studio school?

The Mathematics Department at Studio School and Sixth aims to make lessons engaging and challenging, memorable and enjoyable. We hope to use our lessons to encourage you to look at the world with a mathematical mind.

We want you to be able to make decisions about how to solve problems, to be confident in interpreting solutions and make sensible decisions about how to communicate your findings.

We hope that this confidence will enable you to use your mathematical skills in your vocational courses as well as becoming confident users of mathematics in your adult life.

Pi day activities.
Competitions and visits
Combined activities with the science department

What will I learn?

Over the two years you will:

tackle everyday mathematical problems whilst developing fluent knowledge, skills and understanding of mathematical methods and concepts.
learn to choose mathematical techniques to solve problems and learn new techniques to solve new problems.
look at information presented in a mathematical way and make sensible judgements about how true the information is.
understand, interpret and communicate mathematical information in a variety of forms.

How will I study?

The course will comprise a combination of new mathematical techniques and a process of reading problems in a careful and precise way to understand the mathematical information you are given. You will be offered a range of real-life problems to tackle as well as opportunities to practice new techniques and skills. You will work towards GCSE higher level or a combined Foundation GCSE/Functional Maths course.

How will I be assessed?

By GCSE examination in Year 11

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Pi day activities.
Competitions and visits
Combined activities with the science department

Next Steps/ Prospects

At the end of the Level 2/GCSE course you will be equipped with the skills and understanding to use mathematics in your future education and adult life. You may wish to study Level 3 Core Mathematics which takes the practical approach to mathematics to a higher level.

At the end of the Level 2/GCSE course you will be equipped with the skills and understanding to use mathematics in your future education and adult life. In Studio Sixth, you may wish to study Level 3 Core Mathematics which takes the practical approach to mathematics to a higher level.

Alongside Maths...

Core Studies

As well as studying the specialist subject you’re passionate about, it’s a legal requirement for all Key Stage 4 students to follow the National Curriculum.This means it’s mandatory that you also study:

Additional Option Subjects

Alongside a chosen pathway subject and Core Studies, students must also choose two more Option Subjects to equip them with a range of knowledge and skills.

Compulsory Studies