Mathematics
Course summary
TOPICS IN YEAR 1 PURE MATHEMATICS Linear, quadratic and polynomial equations, coordinate geometry and graphs, introductory calculus, indices and logarithms, trigonometry and vectors. STATISTICS Measures of location and dispersion, sampling and probability. MECHANICS Newton’s laws of motion and kinematics in one dimension. TOPICS IN YEAR 2 PURE MATHEMATICS Sequences and series, further calculus and trigonometry, parametric equations, differential equations and numerical methods. STATISTICS Statistical distributions and hypothesis testing. MECHANICS Kinematics in two dimensions, statics and equilibrium. A-level Mathematics will build on many of the topics covered at GCSE. However, there will be a greater emphasis on mathematical modelling, problem solving, reasoning and proof. You will also study two applied branches of mathematics, mechanics and statistics alongside pure mathematics. In the statistics component of the course, you will learn how to use statistical software to analyse a large data set.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
Mathematics | Grade 6 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
As published by the school
GCSE grade 6 maths To secure your place at Aston Manor Sixth Form, you must achieve five GCSEs at grades 4-9 (including English and maths at grade 4).
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Assessment
You will be assessed at the end of the second year with three two-hour exams. You can use a calculator in all three exams. There are no exams at the end of the first year. The exams will test your understanding of all topics covered in the course. Two thirds of the questions will be on pure mathematics and the remaining third will cover statistics and mechanics.
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