Course information
Mathematics A Level
The Leigh Academy - Kent
01322620400
Green Street Green Road, Dartford, DA1 1QE
Course summary

This course is intellectually demanding and only students who have proven ability at GCSE level are likely to make transition to A-level study successfully. The majority of students who apply to study A-level Mathematics are expected to continue onto higher education degree course. A-level Mathematics is an essential requirement for all Engineering, Accountancy and many Science and Business degree courses, as well as IT courses and Economics. Mathematics at this level consists of the study of Pure Mathematics and the study of application of Mathematics to the physical world with Mechanics and Statistics concepts. NB All students enrolled into this course study AS level in Year 12 but, if they do not meet progression requirements at the end of Year 12, they will continue to study Mathematics at AS level throughout Year 13. Those who understand the concepts in Year 12 will continue further, studying the more challenging topics of the A level course.

Entry requirements

5+ GCSE 9-4 grades Grade 7 in Mathematics

How you'll be assessed

A level assessment consists of: Paper 1: Pure Mathematics 1 (9MAO/01) - 33.33% of the overall grade (100 marks) Paper 2: Pure Mathematics 2 (9MAO/02) - 33.33% of the overall grade (100 marks) Paper 3: Statistics and Mechanics (9MAO/03) – 33.33% of the overall grade (100 marks) AS level assessment consists of: Paper 1: Pure Mathematics (8MAO/01) - 62.5% of the qualification, 100 marks, 2 hours Paper 2: Statistics and Mechanics (8MAO/02)- 37.5% of the qualification, (1 hour and 15 minutes, 60 marks)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressGreen Street Green Road, Dartford, DA1 1QE