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MATHEMATICS
Is it for me?
You like being challenged
You like Problem Solving
You are interested in Statistical Analysis
You are interested in Finance
You like to find out how things work
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You will enjoy
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this subject if:
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Analytical skills
Clear thinking, attention to detail, ability to
follow reasoning, the ability to construct l
ogical arguments.
Communication skills- ability to answer
questions clearly, communicate your thoughts
precisely and logically both orally and in
written form.
Investigation Skills - knowing where and how
to find information.
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What will I
Learn?
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You will develop
skills and
knowledge in:
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Maths is a "facilitating" subject, which means
that it will help you to study lots of other
subjects and pursue lots of different careers
Engineering
Accountancy
Games Development
Medicine
Scientific Research
What can I do
with it?
Careers and
education
routes in:
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NUMERACY
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Is it for me?
You will enjoy
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You understand that successful independent living
requires financial awareness, effective money
management, using timetables and other related skills
You want to make informed decisions, asses risks and
draw valid conclusions.
this subject if:
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What will I
Learn?
You will develop
skills and
knowledge in:
What can I do
with it?
Careers and
education
routes in:
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To read and understand data and information in everyday
life.
Understand how to plan financially to live within your
means
Understand how we are paid , what credit and insurance
means
Interpret data that surrounds us to make informed
decisions.
Numeracy skills allow us to live independently in society .
Employers are very keen for all employees to have a basic
qualification in numeracy.
Numeracy can be studied at Nat 3,4 and 5