1. GCSE Mathematics (9-1) Core subject for ALL students
Exam board = EDEXCEL
5 lessons per week in Year 10
Some students will also study GCSE Statistics
Maths equipment: calculator and geometry set

2. Mathematics and Further Mathematics are versatile qualifications, well-respected by employers and are both
“facilitating” subjects* for entry to higher education. Careers for men and women with good mathematics skills and qualifications are not only well paid, but they are also often interesting and rewarding. People who have studied mathematics are in the fortunate position of having an excellent choice of career.
* Facilitating subjects are listed in the Informed Choices guide produced by the Russell group.

3. Maths beyond GCSE…
“…what was once the domain of the exceptionally gifted has become the currency of how we live. Maths is the universal language of the modern world - and across every career and every discipline, its importance will only grow.”
Elizabeth Truss, previous Education Minister
Stress that parents and carers can play a key role in positively influencing girls’ A level choices towards mathematics.
Girls made up over half of the A level cohort in 2014; however, only 39% of the A level Mathematicians and around 29% of the A level Further Mathematicians were female. It is vital that girls are encouraged to study Mathematics and Further Mathematics to ensure they achieve their potential in these subjects and have the full range of career opportunities open to them post-16.

4. What are the career opportunities?
Maths is the only A level proven to increase earnings in later life -
by an average of at least 10%.
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Often it is the skills of problem solving and logical reasoning developed through studying A level Mathematics that are particularly valued by employers.

5. What are the career opportunities?
On-going applications in engineering, such as
Aircraft Modelling
Fluid Flows
Acoustic Engineering
Electronics
Civil Engineering.
…and new scientific processes such as modelling as well as:
Quantum Physics,
Astronomy,
Forensics and
DNA sequencing
Bioinformatics

6. What are the career opportunities?
There are many new applications of mathematics in technology:
Games Design
Internet Security
Programming
Communications
There is a huge shortage of people with STEM skills needed to enter the workforce.
STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

7. What are the career opportunities?
Financial systems and online purchasing systems are also underpinned by mathematics, relying heavily on online security and encryption.
GCHQ has the largest group of mathematicians working anywhere in the country!

8. What are the career opportunities?
Other areas include
Medicine
Dentistry, Pharmacy, Doctors, Nursing
Statistics
Medical Statistics, Market Research, Government Policy Advice
Business
Logistics, Traffic Planning, Project Management, Consultancy
Finance
Actuarial Work, Accountancy,
Banking, Financial Modelling
Teaching/Lecturing
Law
In addition to the STEM careers mathematics is a versatile and well respected qualification for a range of careers.