EXTRA 10TH SUBJECT
Additional Mathematics
At Wimbledon High School, we begin IGCSE at the start of Year 9 and all students are prepared to sit the higher tier qualification at the end of Year 11. The Additional Mathematics qualification is designed to build on the IGCSE Mathematics syllabus and starts in Year 9 or 10 depending on your class. Set 1 will cover the Additional Mathematics topics in their usual Maths lessons and start in Year 9 after Easter. Set 2 students will be invited to cover the Additional Mathematics qualification in a weekly lunchtime academic slot, starting in Year 10. It will be optional for set 2 students to take up this opportunity. If they do, then they are expected to attend every week (with some pre agreed exceptions such as a sports fixture ) and complete homework. This course is targeted at those students who have demonstrated an aptitude for Mathematics and have already expressed and demonstrated a desire to continue to some form of post-16 Mathematics course of study. It is not a pre-requisite course for either Maths or Further Maths A Levels and we welcome applications to both A Level courses from all Year 11 students who meet the minimum course requirements.
KEY AIMS
The Free Standing Maths Qualification Additional Mathematics encourages students to: • develop knowledge and understanding of mathematical concepts and techniques • develop mathematical skills for further study in the subject or related areas • enjoy using and applying mathematical techniques and concepts, and become confident to use Mathematics to solve problems • appreciate the importance of Mathematics in society, employment and study.
K E Y F E AT U R E S A N D B E N E F I T S O F T H E S P E C I F I C AT I O N :
• provide a course of study for those whose mathematical competence may have developed early • enable students to acquire knowledge and skills with confidence, satisfaction and enjoyment • develop an understanding of mathematical reasoning and processes, and the ability to relate different areas of Mathematics • develop resourcefulness when solving problems • provide a solid basis for students wishing to progress to progress to A Level Maths, AS Further Maths or A Level Further Maths.
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