Subject:  MATHEMATICS

Teaching Staff:

John Highton ( Head of Department )

Mike Pixton ( Assistant HOD )

Dave Grigg

Michael Han

Derek Thursby

Chan Koo Kiat

Jiwan Singh

Lucy Chong

Mike Alderson

Zackariah Mathew

Peter Withers

Donald Foulkes

Abdul Majeed Hj Rahmat Din

Wan Abdul Rahman

Hjh Noridah Abdullah

Masneitawaty Hj Ariffin

A brief outline of the syllabus: 

Two three hour papers worth 120 marks each.  No choice of questions.

Paper 1:  Pure Maths e.g. calculus, trigonometry, algebra etc.

Paper 2:  Half mechanics and half statistics.

The particular qualities which are needed for this subject:

Good English would be an advantage although not as vital as for many other subjects.  A student’s work ethic must be good, with a commitment to work hard over the whole two year period.  An ability to think clearly and enjoy problem solving would be a definite advantage.

Examination:

Two papers include Pure Mathematics, mechanics and Statistics. Each has a duration of three hours.

Suggested prior grades which A level teachers feel are necessary for success in this subject.: (NB These may not be the minimum entry qualifications set by the Ministry)

A grade 4 or above in Syllabus D ‘O’ Level.

A credit 1 – 6 in Additional Maths is definitely an advantage.

Further education and career prospects for someone who studies this subject:

Numerous careers in engineering, social sciences, law, business etc.