Course information
Mathematics
Orleans Park School - Richmond upon Thames
02088910187
Richmond Road, Twickenham, TW1 3BB
Course summary

Three branches of mathematics will be studied. They do, however all interlink with each other. An overview for each branch is as follows: Pure Math's •Algebraic skills •Co-ordinate geometry •Functions and different representations of them •Trigonometry •Calculus Mechanics •Kinematics of a particle •Dynamics of a particle •Forces in equilibrium Statistics •Measures of dispersion and location •Distributions of data •Probability •Correlation and regression What skills will you develop? The new A level ready to begin in 2017 will focus on three main areas of mathematical understanding: •Mathematical reasoning •Mathematical modelling •Mathematical Proof

Entry requirements

The minimum academic entrance requirement for the Sixth Form for September 2024 is 6 Grade 9-4 GCSEs with at least 3 subjects at Grade 6 including English and Mathematics at Grade 4 or higher. We strongly advise that students have at least a GCSE Grade 6 in the subjects they will study at A Level GCSE Mathematics Grade 7 https://www.orleanspark.school/sixth-form/entry-2024

How you'll be assessed

3 exams at the end of year 13. Each is worth one-third of your final grade. Paper 1 and Paper 2 (2 hours each) Pure Mathematics Paper 3 (2 hours) Mechanics and Statistics

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityRichmond upon Thames
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed
AddressRichmond Road, Twickenham, TW1 3BB