Subject
Mathematics
Ks5 AS/A Level (examination Board: OCR (MEI) Course Description and Organisation Students are asked to choose between mathematics with Statistics and mathematics with mechanics. For each course, there are six modules, four of which are core modules and two applied modules, which are chosen to suit a student’s interests and abilities. AS Level (3 modules) C1 : mathematical modelling, algebra, co-ordinate geometry, polynomials C2 : algebra, sequences and series, trigonometry, calculus, curve sketching and either M1 : modelling, vectors, kinematics, force, Newton’s laws of motion, or S1 : processes, data presentation, probability, discrete Random variables, binomial distribution A2 Level (3 modules) C3 : proof, logarithms, functions, calculus, numerical methods (including coursework) C4 : sequences and series, trigonometry, parametric equations, calculus, vectors (including a comprehension) and either M2 : force, work, energy and power, momentum and impulse, centre of mass, or S2 : bivariate data, poisson distribution, contingency tables, normal distribution As a general rule, the mechanics course is taken by students who also study physics and engineering and the statistics course by students who may be studying geography, economics and a variety of other courses. Assessment Arrangements Year 12 (AS) : 3 modules equally weighted. Year 13 (A2) : 3 modules equally weighted. C3 contains a coursework element (20%). C4 contains a comprehension paper (20%) Project/Coursework Details and Deadlines
Career Opportunities An A Level in mathematics is very valuable as a supporting subject to many courses at advanced GCE and degree level, especially in the sciences and geography, psychology, sociology and medical courses. Even in areas where pure mathematics is not required, other mathematics skills learned, such as logical thinking, problemsolving and statistical analysis, are often desirable in the workplace. Mathematics is the new lingua franca of commerce, business and even journalism. Exam Board Link
http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce-mathematics-mei-3895-3898-7895-7898/