Sixth Form
Mathematics
Mathematics, taught in the Polam Hall way is interesting, exciting and fulfilling.
We try to give all our students a chance to experience all branches of the subject and everyone will study Pure Mathematics (algebra, trigonometry etc), Statistics and Mechanics. Discrete Mathematics, very useful in computing, is also offered to the Further Mathematicians.
We continue to have a flourishing Further Mathematics group which is particularly pleasing as many schools and colleges are now struggling with this subject.
Mathematics is fun and we always try to convey this to our groups, whilst not forgetting the importance of making every student feel secure and fully prepared, by means of a thorough revision programme, for every public examination they take in the two years. (One unit in both Mathematics and Further Mathematics is taken in January of year 12 which enables the students to have more time for the summer examinations in year 12).
But what of the future; mathematicians are in great demand partly because of the demise of the subject in recent years making them a “rare breed!” A recent study has shown that mathematicians earn 10% more in their future lives than anyone else. Work this out; if you can you should certainly study Mathematics at Polam Hall.
Why Mathematics? - From the sixth form
“The maths department is friendly, with a relaxed atmosphere and always willing to help.”
“Maths is fun, exciting and challenging. The lessons go quickly, so you never feel bored.”
“Mathematics is enjoyable as well as being a subject that goes well with other subjects including Physics, Chemistry and Economics.”
“Maths is like a box of chocolates you never know what you are going to get next.”
“Maths is good. You will enjoy it when you study it. The homework will enable you to have a very high mark in the exams! Come and have fun!”
“Excellent teachers! Brilliant class work! Come on!”
“Maths is a really challenging subject, besides improving maths skills it can also improve your patience, especially when you face a difficult Maths problem.”
“Maths is a very important subject when you apply for a course at University.”
“Maths is taken at a speedy rate,
take it and encourage your mate,
because maths it is the best
put your intelligence to the test
calculus, trigonometry and quadratics
fun, fun, fun is Mathematics. "
