The Exploration

The Mathematics Exploration is an extended piece of work that you are required to complete during the course. The Exploration provides you with the opportunity to engage in an independent investigation and explore a mathematical topic of your choice. The pages in this section are here to help you with this task. You will learn all you need to know to gain the best possible mark, as well as choose a personal exploration that interests you. The process can be rather daunting. Don't worry, after going through these pages, all will be illuminated!



  • Exploration Overview

    This page is designed to give you an overview of the process for the internal assessment for mathematics, the mathematical exploration, as it is called. This page should be your starting place to understand what it is, what it is worth to you...

  • Exploration Examples

    It is a good idea to familiarise yourself with as many 'good' past explorations as possible. This will allow you to guage what makes a good internal assessment piece in mathematics, see the stucture and also might act as a stimulus and give...

  • Exploration Ideas

    Being able to explore some mathematics of your own choice and take ownership of your learning should be an exciting opportunity. However, students often find that choosing a topic for their exploration rather overwhelming. The aim of this page...