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Mathematics Personal Statement

Throughout my years at Woodkirk High School I have sought challenges within my chosen subjects and outside of school wanting always to better myself in all areas. I enjoy subjects that pose problems for me to work and use my knowledge to solve. Mathematics is one of these subjects as there is always more to learn and new challenges to overcome. Within maths I enjoy pure and applied mathematics as these test my abilities. I look forward to further studying mathematics and to broadening my understanding of the subject as a whole. I have enjoyed maths from a young age as I found numbers easy to work with and manipulate and from this stems the main reason I enjoy maths so much, being able to work with, play with and answer questions with numbers. Due to my enjoyment of Mathematics and wish to better my knowledge and myself I have undertaken the learning of an extra maths module in my own time. I intend to take an examination in this module along with my other mathematics examinations. Of my achievements during my time at Woodkirk High School, the awards I received for participating in the UK Maths Challenge are my most satisfying as they give me recognition of my abilities against other students of my age

I have gained three Gold awards and a Best In School Award. I have also been awarded Speech Day prizes for my IT Skills. Although I have chosen mathematics to take further in study I enjoy many other aspects of school and many other subject areas. Sciences such as Physics and Chemistry, which I have taken on to A2 interest me greatly, as well as Information and Communication Technology which I studied at AS. I have been successful at all subjects I attempt even those outside of sciences such as Graphic Design and French. These I did not enjoy as much as science related subjects but worked at to succeed. I have participated in a large number of events in and out of school from theatre and residential trips to trips to large industrial practices such as Corus steel works and participating in fund raising events for school and my cricket club. Of the trips and visits the most enjoyable was the Chemsix conference at Nottingham University, which was not only fun but also extremely informative. I actively take part in school life through the committee I am part of as well as helping out at school open days and other functions. I have spent two weeks at Fox's Biscuits on work experience. I worked in the Accounts department and the IT department thoroughly enjoying both jobs and strengthening my wish to seek employment after my degree in either a finance or computer related career. Since August of 2001 I have worked in a large supermarket where I am regularly left in charge of the department or left to work by myself for long periods of time. I have also at times been responsible for the training of new colleagues on general tasks and administration work. Out of school and away from work I enjoy reading and playing numerous levels of cricket for my local cricket club where we recently won an under-17's cup held for the whole league. I regularly spend time listening to music and as often as possible go to watch live performances. When I can I will go watch and support my local football and cricket clubs. I believe a university education will not only extend my knowledge in my chosen field but also let me experience new things and meet and befriend people who have as diverse interests as myself.

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