Course information
Maths
The Arthur Terry School - Birmingham
01213232221
Kittoe Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4RZ
Course summary

Mathematics is the application of a finite number of methods to an infinite number of problems. A level Mathematics provides students with a through grounding in the mathematical tools and techniques often needed in the workplace. The logic and reasoning skills developed by studying A level Maths make sure the qualification is widely respected, even in non – mathematical areas. A good understanding of the principles involved, a willingness to work hard to overcome any hurdles encountered, together with practice in solving the recurrent type of problems, will make a successful Mathematician. The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to understand mathematics and mathematical processes in a way that promotes confidence, fosters enjoyment and provides a strong foundation for progress to further study, whilst understanding the coherence and progression in mathematics and how different areas of mathematics are connected. In summary, A level Maths is a challenging but fascinating and extremely rewarding course.

Entry requirements

How you'll be assessed

Each paper is 2 hours and they have equal weighting. Papers 1 and 2 – Any content from Proof, Algebra and functions, Coordinate geometry, Sequences and series, Trigonometry, Exponentials and logarithms, Differentiation, Integration, Numerical methods, Vectors. Paper 3 – Section A Statistics: Statistical sampling, Data presentation and interpretation, Probability, Statistical distributions, Statistical hypothesis testing. Section B Mechanics: Quantities and units in Mechanics, Kinematics, Forces and Newton’s laws, Moments.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressKittoe Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4RZ