Mathematics at A level extends the knowledge and skills you will have acquired at GCSE, increasing your understanding of some familiar ideas as well introducing you to new and more advanced concepts and techniques. You will develop strong analytical skills alongside the capacity to apply a systematic approach to problem solving, and you will apply these skills in the context of real world problems as well as in the pure maths arena. What will I be studying on the course? The AS content will be covered in the first year and will cover concepts such as the solution and graphing of quadratic and cubic equations, coordinate geometry, analysis of sequences and series, and using calculus techniques to analyse the gradients of curves and to find the area under a graph line. Your applied unit will teach you the use of mathematical models to analyse and solve problems in both statistics and mechanics. The second year will be studying towards the full A Level, comprising a mixture of Pure and Applied Mathematics. What will I be doing in lessons? You will be taught using a wide range of activities and resources including use of the comprehensive MEI online resources. Students are expected to make the most of the opportunities offered to go on lecture trips, university visits, and take part in the UKMT Mathematics challenge and team challenges. Students in year 12 are also given the opportunity to be on the Mathematics committee, which helps with the running of extra-curricular activities in the lower school.
To successfully study the mathematics A level course you will need to have achieved a grade 7 or above at GCSE.
The programme of study is assessed entirely by written examinations in the June examination session of Year 13.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Slough |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Reddington Drive, Langley, SL3 7QS |
Mathematics at A level extends the knowledge and skills you will have acquired at GCSE, increasing your understanding of some familiar ideas as well introducing you to new and more advanced concepts and techniques. You will develop strong analytical skills alongside the capacity to apply a systematic approach to problem solving, and you will apply these skills in the context of real world problems as well as in the pure maths arena. What will I be studying on the course? The AS content will be covered in the first year and will cover concepts such as the solution and graphing of quadratic and cubic equations, coordinate geometry, analysis of sequences and series, and using calculus techniques to analyse the gradients of curves and to find the area under a graph line. Your applied unit will teach you the use of mathematical models to analyse and solve problems in both statistics and mechanics. The second year will be studying towards the full A Level, comprising a mixture of Pure and Applied Mathematics. What will I be doing in lessons? You will be taught using a wide range of activities and resources including use of the comprehensive MEI online resources. Students are expected to make the most of the opportunities offered to go on lecture trips, university visits, and take part in the UKMT Mathematics challenge and team challenges. Students in year 12 are also given the opportunity to be on the Mathematics committee, which helps with the running of extra-curricular activities in the lower school.
To successfully study the mathematics A level course you will need to have achieved a grade 7 or above at GCSE.
The programme of study is assessed entirely by written examinations in the June examination session of Year 13.
