Course information
Mathematics
Aldridge School - A Science College - Walsall
01922743988
Tynings Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0BG
Course summary

You will cover the essential pure mathematical methods that can be applied to real world scenarios. Topics include solving equations, graphs and transformations, coordinate geometry, logarithms and exponentials, trigonometry and differentiation and integration. You will also develop an in-depth knowledge of statistics, focusing on the representation and analysis of data, probability, probability distributions, linear correlation and linear regression, and mechanics covering kinematics, forces and moments.

Entry requirements

Mathematics is considered one of the most challenging A level courses on offer. Students are expected to have achieved a Grade 7 or higher in Mathematics at GCSE.

How you'll be assessed

The course consists of three two-hour written examinations, of equal weighting. Papers 1 & 2 contain questions on any topics from the Pure Mathematics content, paper 3 contains questions from the Applied Content (covering Statistics and Mechanics). A calculator is essential for all three papers.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWalsall
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressTynings Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0BG