Everybody uses mathematics everyday, and at Guilsborough Academy we prepare our students to have the mathematical skills they need to be successful in the next stage of their life and beyond 

Our Mathematics curriculum journey shows how we develop the skills of our students and the topics the students cover in each year. Click on our learning journey below to view it in more detail.

What is Mathematics like at Guilsborough?

Please watch our short video to see what studying Mathematics at Guilsborough is like.

Maths is fun and exciting. I really enjoy learning new maths like algebra and the different ways we are taught these.

James, Year 7 Student 

Every lesson I am challenged and I really like solving problems.

Emily, Year 9 Student

Studying maths at A level is really rewarding. The teachers really help me and I know it is going to be useful for my studies at university.

Alex, Year 13 Student

Where will Mathematics take me past Year 11?

SIXTH FORM

You will use mathematics in all aspects of your life. Some of you may wish to study mathematics further in our sixth form by choosing to study one of the following courses;

A level Mathematics 

A level Further Mathematics

Core Maths

Please click on the different courses to explore studying these subjects at Guilsborough Sixth Form.

Mathematics is also used in many other subjects studied at sixth form and in degrees such at Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Psychology and Economics. If you would like to continue to study Mathematics but not as an A level, then you may like to consider studying Core Maths. It is a qualification which is recognised by universities and helps you to develop your mathematical skills required in your other A level subjects or further qualifications such as degrees

CAREERS

When you enter the world of work, whether after Year 11, sixth form or university, you will find that Mathematics is used in many careers such as;

• Engineering
• Accountancy and banking
• Hairdressing and beauty

Some of our past students who have studied Mathematics at A level now have careers in;

• Engineering with companies such as Dyson, Land Rover Jaguar

Please visit out Careers Guidance page for more information 

Useful resources to support learning in Mathematics

These resources are useful for students to help consolidate knowledge learnt in lessons and to aid revision ;