Mathematics

Course summary

Introduction to Advanced Mathematics. This unit builds and develops the skills you have learnt at GCSE to prepare for advanced work. The unit teaches algebra, co-ordinate geometry, polynomials, curve sketching, the concepts of mathematical proof and mathematical modelling. You will also study further algebra including logarithms, trigonometry and calculus. The language of functions is used and the connection between functions and graphs is studied. Statistics looks at statistical modelling and sampling, followed by clear presentation of single variable data and the use of measures of central tendency and dispersion. Probability theory is studied, and hypothesis testing is introduced using the binomial distribution. Mechanics is an introduction to mathematical modelling, kinematics, statics and dynamics. Vectors are used to describe forces and motion in two and three dimensions.