Mathematics
Course summary
Mathematics at AS and A-Level is a course worth studying as a supporting subject for the physical and social sciences, which tend to involve a large statistical element, it is an essential subject for those wishing to study physics, programming or mathematics at higher education. It is challenging but interesting. It builds on work you will have met at GCSE, but also involves new ideas produced by some of the greatest minds of the last millennium. Students who are interested in developing their understanding of Mathematics, particularly in terms of algebra, geometry and applied areas of Mathematics, should choose this course. Applied Mathematics consists of Statistics and Mechanics.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 6 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
Mathematics | Grade 7 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
As published by the school
For A Level courses applicants will need six 4-9 grades including English and Mathematics with a minimum of a grade 6 in their chosen relevant subjects. Students wishing to study Mathematics at A Level must have a grade 7 at GCSE. Grade 7 or above in GCSE Mathematics
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Assessment
The examination will consist of three papers of 2 hours and are equally weighted; •Paper 1: Pure Mathematics 1 •Paper 2: Pure Mathematics 2 •Paper 3: Statistics and Mechanics
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