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.

WOULD SUIT:

Pupils who enjoy Mathematics and ideally gaining at least a Grade 7 at GCSE.

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.

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. 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

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.

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