Mathematics is integral to our daily lives as it helps us to deal with everyday situations which may require some form of problem solving from planning our day, calculating a budget or decorating a bedroom.
Mathematics is essential for science, engineering and more broadly any research that is conducted in our modern world. From the use within Data Science right the way to understanding the origins of the universe.
Mathematically informed citizens make better economic and political decisions about risk, policy and allocation of resources. Being able to critically analyse what has been written or reported helps people to make better informed decisions.
The British philosopher Bertrand Russell quoted that ‘Mathematics, rightly viewed, possesses not only truth but also supreme beauty’. Using mathematics teaches us patterns to solving problems and insights that can be transferred to other knowledge domains. Mathematical proof teaches skills in rigour, argumentation and persuasion which can be transferred to other specific or specialised disciplines. In short mathematics is a cross-disciplinary subject. So if I have kept your interest or perhaps persuaded you about the significance of studying mathematics then the next question might be.
I am fortunate to work with a group of mathematics teachers that really care about their students and work hard to help each student to achieve their potential.
Mathematics staff are always keen to share ideas and resources and look to the latest developments from mathematical practitioners to supplement their many combined years of teaching. Support is always forthcoming, and students can join support classes or attend support sessions arranged by staff. Feedback comes in a variety form from comments during lessons or on assessed pieces of work, individual unit plans on OneNote to online feedback via the Dr Frost Maths platform.
Extra-curricular opportunities exist in competitions such as the UKMT, Southampton Cipher, Ritangle Competition and the Liverpool Mathematics Society Pop Maths quiz.
We have excellent links with the other 6th form colleges and regularly have students attending combined workshops, conferences and STEP/MAT/Problem Solving classes. A sample of what we have offered is available via the link below.
What mathematical courses are available at Hautlieu?
At GCSE we offer the Edexcel GCSE Mathematics (1AM1) as our main qualification, with extension in Year 11 by completing the Edexcel Level 2 Extended Mathematics Certificate for the highest attainers.
At A Level we offer the most comprehensive collection of mathematics qualifications on the island.
Your journey might start in Year 10, following GCSE Mathematics and maybe extending the depth of your knowledge in Year 11 with the Extended Mathematics Certificate. Or perhaps you will join us in Year 12 for either of our two-year A Level courses in Mathematics or Statistics.
However, maybe you have chosen your three A Levels but still want to complete a mathematics qualification, so you may choose to complete Level 3 Core Maths qualification alongside your other three A Levels.
Alternatively, you may see mathematics as an important part of your future and choose to take on the challenge of Mathematics with Further Mathematics as a fourth A Level choice.
We look forward to welcoming you to mathematics at Hautlieu.
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