Mathematics
EXAMINATION BOARD: EDEXCEL Mathematics is a stimulating and challenging course involving problem solving, logical reasoning, communication and resilience. During your 2 years, you will increase your knowledge and understanding of mathematical techniques and their applications, which also support the study of other A level subjects.
Statistics (17%): statistical sampling, data presentation and probability leading to the study of statistical distributions Mechanics (17%): the study of the physical world, modelling the motion of objects and the forces acting on them. You will need a graphical calculator for the study of Mathematics A Level. The Mathematics department will arrange this to be ordered on your behalf.
WOULD SUIT: Pupils who enjoy Mathematics and ideally gaining at least a Grade 7 at GCSE.
ASSESSMENT: At the end of the 2 year course, pupils sit two Pure and one Applied Mathematics 2 hour papers. The Applied Mathematics paper covers Statistics and Mechanics.
FURTHER STUDY/CAREERS: A Level Mathematics is essential or desirable for a wide range of degree courses including Economics, Computing, Social Sciences, Business, Physics, Engineering, Chemistry and Medicine.
Mr A. J . Parks ajp@kingsbruton.com
COURSE CONTENT: Pure Mathematics (66%): methods and techniques which underpin the study of all other areas of Mathematics, such as, proof, algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and vectors. 22
