Our department follows the CCEA GCSE Mathematics course.

This aims to encourage:
• develop fluent knowledge, skills and understanding of mathematical methods and concepts;
• acquire, select and apply mathematical techniques to solve problems;
• reason mathematically, make deductions and inferences and draw conclusions;
• comprehend, interpret and communicate mathematical information in a variety of forms appropriate to the information and context.

The specification has two tiers: Foundation and Higher. Each tier offers you a choice of units suited to a wide range of abilities and enable you to demonstrate achievement.

We offer Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics at EIC.

The AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics is a qualification for learners who:
- either already have, or are expected to achieve, grades A or A* in GCSE mathematics
- are likely to progress to A-Level study in Mathematics and possibly Further Mathematics.

This qualification fills the gap for high achieving students by assessing their higher order mathematical skills, particularly in algebraic reasoning, in greater depth, thus preparing them fully to maximise their potential in further studies at A-Level. It offers the opportunity for stretch and challenge that builds on the Key Stage 4 curriculum and is intended as an additional qualification to the GCSE Mathematics, rather than as a replacement. The content covers the areas of algebra and geometry, which are crucial to further study in the subject, in greater depth and breadth. This qualification places an emphasis on higher order technical proficiency, rigorous argument and problem solving skills.