MATHEMATICS EXAM BOARD: EDEXCEL
Entry requirements: Grade 7 or higher at GCSE is required.
Extra information: STEP (Sixth Term Examination Paper) Mathematics is a well-established mathematics examination designed to test candidates on questions that are similar in style to undergraduate mathematics. We offer to train suitable students for STEP exams. Annually, the Maths department runs the UKMT senior competition and the Hans Woyda competition. We also run Maths club. We will probably visit the Thorpe Park STEM fair to enhance the study of Mechanics.
Head of department: Jeff Harlow
A difficult subject and commands considerable prestige amongst prospective employers as well as universities. It can help with the study of other subjects (notably Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Geography) but is rewarding and enjoyable in its own right and is a good choice with virtually any combination of subjects taken at A level. It requires consistent hard work, considerable commitment and a high level of algebraic and numerical skills. Homework of at least three hours per week will be expected. Students need a high level of persistence in solving problems. Year 1 Pure Mathematics, Statistics & Mechanics (the AS Edexcel course) Year 2 Pure Mathematics, Statistics & Mechanics (the Year 2 Edexcel course)
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THE KING ALFRED SCHOOL
Assessment The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Mathematics consists of three externallyexamined papers. • Paper 1 and Paper 2 are 2 hour exams each worth 33.3% of the course. They assess content from Pure Mathematics. • Paper 3 is a 2 hour exam worth 33.3% of the course. It will assess content on Statistics and Mechanics.
