Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (IB)

Applications Open - 10th November 2025

Applications Close - 27th February 2026

Entry Requirements - Please refer to the Sixth Form Course Directory via the website www.knoleacademy.org

Option blocks and detailed subject information can be found in our course directory https://www.knoleacademy.org/3569/information-for-students-applying-for-september-2025

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Vocational pathway - Select minimum of 3 vocational subjects

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IBDP pathway - Select only the IBDP option from Block E. We will contact you about subject options

Level 2 pathway -Select either Culinary Skills or Hairdressing

This course recognizes the need for analytical expertise in a world where innovation is increasingly dependent on a deep understanding of mathematics. This course includes topics that are both traditionally part of a pre-university mathematics course (for example, functions, trigonometry, calculus) as well as topics that are amenable to investigation, conjecture and proof, for instance the study of sequences, series and proof by induction. The course allows the use of technology, as fluency in relevant mathematical software and hand-held technology is important regardless of choice of course. However, Mathematics: analysis and approaches has a strong emphasis on the ability to construct, communicate and justify correct mathematical arguments.

Students who wish to take Mathematics: analysis and approaches at higher level will have strong algebraic skills and the ability to understand simple proof. They will be students who enjoy spending time with problems and get pleasure and satisfaction from solving challenging problems.

• Topic 1: Number & Algebra
• Topic 2: Functions
  
• Topic 3: Geometry and Trigonometry
  
• Topic 4: Statistics & Probability
  
• Topic 5: Calculus
  
• Mathematical Exploration: An individual piece of work involving the collection of information or the generation of measurements and subsequent analysis and evaluation.
  

Based upon the topics covered in the course outline.

Minimum of five 9-5 grades in GCSE examinations including a grade 8 in GCSE Maths.

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