Mathematics (A Level)
Course summary
A-Level Mathematics is an excellent qualification for continuing the study of mathematics at university, and can lead to a rewarding career in finance, engineering, economics or a wide range of other industries. Studying A Level Mathematics encourages learners to think and act mathematically, using mathematical skills and forms of communication to analyse situations within mathematics and elsewhere. Mathematics underpins all areas of our lives and studying maths allows students to think logically and break complex problems into smaller steps. The course emphasises how mathematical ideas are interconnected and demonstrates how mathematics can be applied to model situations using algebra and other representations, to help make sense of data, to understand the physical world and to solve problems in a variety of contexts, including social sciences and business. It provides a thorough grounding in the mathematical tools and techniques often needed in the workplace. The material covered supports the mathematical techniques used in other subjects; Engineering, Physics, Biology and Chemistry. Students of A Level develop vital logical, analytical and problem-solving skills. You study mathematics because it is fascinating, challenging and elegant and because it provides skills much in demand for a wide range of careers. Studying maths will help you to develop crucial skills which are highly valued by universities and employers, such as the ability to think logically, solve problems and communicate complex ideas effectively. Pure Mathematics One which includes Proof, Algebra and functions, coordinate geometry, Sequences and series, Trigonometry, exponentials and logarithms, differentiation, integration and vectors. Statistics and Mechanics, which includes statistical sampling, data presentation and interpretation, probability, statistical distributions and statistical hypothesis testing, quantities and units in Mechanics, Kinematics, Forces and Newton’s laws and moments.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Mathematics | Grade 6 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
English Language | Grade 3 in English Language | — |
Mathematics | Grade 3 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
Relevant Study Programme entry requirements met, and GCSE Mathematics at grade 6.
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Assessment
Students will aim to sit three two hour exams at the end of year 13. Two of these will concentrate on the pure mathematics topics such as: Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Vectors, etc. The other exam will be 50% Statistics and 50% Mechanics. In the statistics module students will be investigating topics such as: Probability, Statistical Distributions and Hypothesis Tests, Data Presentation and Interpretation, etc. In mechanics they will study: Kinematics, Forces, Moments, Newton’s Laws, etc.
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