A Level Mathematics
Heathcote School & Science College
Course summary
At Heathcote we take pride in the Mathematic faculty and the students who take this challenging course for their one of their A Levels. Mathematics builds on the work you have covered at GCSE and will extend you significantly in terms of higher ordered thinking. It is a highly sought after course which is very popular here at Heathcote School. Mathematics is a vital subject within its own right and supports many other A level courses. It is a prerequisite for a number of University Degrees. Mathematics is a facilitating subject and requires a high level of commitment, organisation thinking skills and work outside of the lesson. The Mathematics department will provide you with the support and guidance you require to be a success in the subject. What will you learn? Content at A Level Mathematics at Heathcote is grouped into two sections: Core Mathematics- Algebra and Trigonometry You will build on the algebra and trigonometry that you encountered at GCSE with an extension to a number of the ideas and concepts you already know. You will need to be able to solve problems and apply your knowledge to new situations. Applied Mathematics- Statistics and Mechanics Statistics Through studying statistics you will learn how to analyse and summarise numerical data in order to arrive at conclusions about it. You will extend the range of probability problems that you studied for GCSE by using the new mathematical techniques studied in the core mathematics units of the course. (Compliments Geography, Economics, Psychology, Sociology and Business Studies) Mechanics Through studying mechanics you will learn how to describe the motion of objects and how they respond to forces acting upon them. You will learn the techniques of mathematical modelling which fundamentally turns a complicated physical problem into a simpler one. (Compliments Physics and Engineering courses)
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
English Literature | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
English Language Alternative route | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
Mathematics | Grade 7 in Mathematics | — |
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