A Level Mathematics
A Level Mathematics is a varied and interesting course with a number of real-world applications.
Why Study A Level Mathematics?
A Level Mathematics is a varied and interesting course with a number of real-world applications. It is a versatile qualification, well-respected by employers and a ‘facilitating’ subject for entry to higher education. Careers for people with good mathematics skills and qualifications are not only well paid, but they are also often interesting and rewarding. The reason why so many employers and universities highly value mathematics qualifications is mathematics students become better at thinking logically and analytically.
Course Content
We follow the Edexcel A Level in Mathematics (9MA0) and cover the following topics:
Pure Mathematics
– Proof
– Algebra
– Co-ordinate Geometry
– Sequences and Series
– Trigonometry
– Exponentials and Logarithms
– Differentiation
– Integration
– Numerical Methods
– Vectors
Statistics
– Statistical Sampling
– Data Presentation and Interpretation
– Probability
– Statistical Distributions
– Statistical Hypothesis Testing
Mechanics
– Quantities and Units in Mechanics
– Kinematics of Constant Acceleration
– Kinematics of Variable Acceleration
– Forces and Newton’s Laws
– Moments
All the content is compulsory and is assessed with 3 equally weighted papers as follows:
Paper 1
– Pure Mathematics
– 2 hours, 100 Marks
Paper 2
– Pure Mathematics
– 2 hours, 100 Marks
Paper 3
– Statistics and Mechanics
– 2 hours, 100 Marks
– 50 Marks for Statistics, 50 Marks for Mechanics
Where the course leads:
Universities and employers alike consider A Level Mathematics to be a great asset and students who have studied this course can both go into further study in the usual associated disciplines of Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science and Engineering, or use it in a wide variety of other disciplines such as the social sciences or the humanities, where it is equally valued. Higher-level apprenticeships also really value the problem-solving and analytical-thinking skills developed by an A Level in Mathematics.
Entry Requirements
Course Contact
Miss C Tranter
Assistant Subject leader and KS5 Mathematics Coordinator