Mathematics is the most popular A-Level subject in the UK (2017), and no wonder: It offers a stimulating and challenging course, developing key employability skills such as problem-solving, logical reasoning, communication and resilience. Students will build on the skills and knowledge gained from Mathematics GCSE, increasing their understanding of mathematical techniques and their applications. Mathematics provides excellent preparation for a wide range of university courses and careers, as well as supporting the study of other A-Levels, especially those in the Sciences and Social Sciences. There are 3 modules covered in A-Level Mathematics: 1) Pure Mathematics covers a range of methods and techniques which underpin the study of all other areas of Mathematics, including algebra, proof, trigonometry, calculus and vectors. 2) In Mechanics, students learn to study the physical world – modelling the motion of objects and the forces acting upon them. It builds on students’ knowledge of Physics, covering topics such as kinematics, Newton’s Laws and moments. 3) Statistics develops students’ knowledge of how to reach conclusions from data, and calculate probability of an event occurring. This includes the data handling techniques of sampling, correlation, hypothesis testing and distributions.
Assessment is through three 2-hour exams which take place at the end of Year 13. Each is worth 100 marks.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Slough |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Kings Reach, Slough, SL3 7UX |
Mathematics is the most popular A-Level subject in the UK (2017), and no wonder: It offers a stimulating and challenging course, developing key employability skills such as problem-solving, logical reasoning, communication and resilience. Students will build on the skills and knowledge gained from Mathematics GCSE, increasing their understanding of mathematical techniques and their applications. Mathematics provides excellent preparation for a wide range of university courses and careers, as well as supporting the study of other A-Levels, especially those in the Sciences and Social Sciences. There are 3 modules covered in A-Level Mathematics: 1) Pure Mathematics covers a range of methods and techniques which underpin the study of all other areas of Mathematics, including algebra, proof, trigonometry, calculus and vectors. 2) In Mechanics, students learn to study the physical world – modelling the motion of objects and the forces acting upon them. It builds on students’ knowledge of Physics, covering topics such as kinematics, Newton’s Laws and moments. 3) Statistics develops students’ knowledge of how to reach conclusions from data, and calculate probability of an event occurring. This includes the data handling techniques of sampling, correlation, hypothesis testing and distributions.
Assessment is through three 2-hour exams which take place at the end of Year 13. Each is worth 100 marks.
