Course information
Mathematics
Nottingham Free School - Nottingham
01158964949
The Courtaulds Building, 290 Haydn Road, Nottingham, NG5 1EB
Course summary

In year 12 you will further develop skills you have learnt at GCSE in algebra, geometry and trigonometry using them to help solve problems. You will study new areas of mathematics such as coordinate geometry, series, logarithms and calculus. Your year 12 knowledge will be expanded on in year 13. Throughout the course you will be learning how to form algebraic proofs. You will study mechanics, introducing you to mathematical modelling of world problems such as projectiles of an object being thrown, and you will learn how to use mathematics including Newton’s Laws of Motion to predict what will happen. Statistics is another area of mathematics which is studied throughout the course. This includes interpreting data using measures of spread and performing statistical tests to analyse the probability of certain events.

Entry requirements

- Grade 6 in GCSE maths - Grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics, plus three other GCSE (or equivalent qualifications) at grade 5 or above - You must have achieved a grade 5 in the subject that you wish to study at A-Level

How you'll be assessed

100% exam

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottingham
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressThe Courtaulds Building, 290 Haydn Road, Nottingham, NG5 1EB