Course information
Mathematics
Marylebone Boys' School - Westminster
02031437100
North Wharf Road, London, W2 1QZ
Course summary

What is Maths? Maths provides students with a thorough 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 arenas. Course Structure: Maths A Level builds on the skills learnt at GCSE level and introduces new concepts and their applications. A significant part of the course is focussed on Pure Maths which is mainly expressed in Algebra. Mechanics is the application of mechanical concepts and techniques in the physical world, while statistics plays a crucial role in judging how well a mathematical model describes a real-world problem

Entry requirements

Grade 7 or above in GCSE Maths. All students to complete the summer revision pack to be given out on results day and return it to school upon the start of the academic year. A test is to be taken within the first week, which will determine if students will continue on the Mathematics A level course. The minimum entry requirement for A Level courses is at least five GCSE passes at grade 6 or higher. In addition, some courses will have specific entry requirements.

How you'll be assessed

The A2 course consists of two modules: * Paper 1- Pure Mathematics 1 - Proof, algebra and functions, coordinate geometry, sequences and series, trigonometry, exponentials and logarithms, differentiation, integration and vectors * Paper 2 - Pure Mathematics 2 - further investigation of the topics found in paper 1 * Paper 3 - Statistics and Mechanics - Statistical sampling, data presentation and interpretation, probability, statistical distributions, statistical hypothesis testing, kinematics, forces, Newton’s laws and Moments. All three papers are 2 hours long. All exams take place at the end of year 13.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityWestminster
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeBoys
AddressNorth Wharf Road, London, W2 1QZ