Course information
Mathematics
The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form - Nottinghamshire
01159373506
Church Drive, Keyworth, Nottingham, NG12 5FF
Course summary

What will I study? All students will study topics from Pure mathematics, Mechanics and Statistics and there will also be links within the topics which are assessed through problem solving questions. The course is made up of: •Algebra and Functions •Proof •Coordinate Geometry •Trigonometry •Exponentials and Logarithms •Differentiation and Integration •Numerical Methods •Vectors •Statistical sampling •Use of data in statistics •Probability •Statistical distributions and hypothesis testing •Quantities and units in Mechanics •Kinematics •Forces and Newton’s laws •Moments Career paths: Math A level is a desirable Qualification for all courses and possible future careers include: Engineering, Accounting, Actuary, Banking and Finance, Computing, Marketing, Medical Statistics, Mathematical Biologists, Logistics, Government agencies including MI5 and the Ministry of Defense.

Entry requirements

A Grade 6 in GCSE Math's is the minimum requirement, however a Grade 7 is desirable

How you'll be assessed

In total there will be 3 exams of 2 hours each in Year 2 66.6% Pure mathematics - this will be assessed by 2 exams of 2 hours each 16.6% Mechanics -this will be assessed by 1 exam of 1 hour 16.6% Statistics -this will be assessed by 1 exam of 1 hour

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressChurch Drive, Keyworth, Nottingham, NG12 5FF