Mathematics

Course summary

Mathematics, considered the gold standard of A Levels, is a highly academic and challenging A Level. It encourages students to develop their algebra and problem-solving skills, covering the main areas of Mathematics both pure and applied. The A Level qualification will have linear assessment and all examinations will be taken at the end of the course. Pure Mathematics is assessed by two written papers, P1 and P2 with applied content (Statistics and Mechanics) assessed by the third paper P3. Calculators are permitted in all exams. Pure Mathematics include topics such as coordinate geometry, calculus, vectors, trigonometry, logarithms and series. The Statistics part of the applied course covers areas such as averages and spread, discrete random variables, correlation and regression, normal distribution and hypothesis testing. In Mechanics students study kinematics, dynamics and moments. All three examinations require students to demonstrate a high standard of algebra and problem solving, interpreting and evaluating data and constructing rigorous proofs.