A Level Maths

Name of course

A Level Maths

Examining board

Edexcel
Link to specification More information about the course can be found from the exam board website here

Course Entry Requirements

To study Mathematics at A level students must have at least Grade 7 at GCSE

Why Mathematics?

 

 

Mathematics and Further Mathematics are versatile qualifications, well-respected by employers and are both facilitating subjects for entry to higher education.

A level Mathematics is an interesting and challenging course which extends the methods you learned at GCSE and includes applications of mathematics, such as Statistics and Mechanics. The mathematical skills learned at A level Mathematics are of great benefit in other A level subjects such as physics, chemistry, biology, computing, geography, psychology, economics and business studies.

Course Content

 

 

Pure Mathematics 1 and 2

  • This comprises two thirds of the total content of the course.  It focuses on Algebra and Functions, Coordinate Geometry, Sequences and Series, Differentiation, Integration, Exponentials and Logarithms, Vectors, Proofs and Problem Solving

Statistics and Mechanics

  • Section A: Statistics- Sampling , Presentation of Data, Correlation; Probability; Statistical Distributions and Hypothesis Testing.
  • Section B: Mechanics- Modelling in Mechanics; Kinematics; Forces and Newton Laws; Moments; Variable acceleration

Assessment: 

Each paper is worth 100 marks and all three exams will be sat at the end of Year 13.  All papers carry equal weighting.

  • Paper 1:  Pure Mathematics 1 – 2hrs 
  • Paper 2- Pure Mathematics 2  -  2hrs
  • Paper 3- Mechanics and Statistics – 2hrs

Why study mathematics?

 

Employers highly value mathematics qualifications as Mathematicians demonstrate the ability to think logically and analytically through solving problems. 

There are many opportunities for further study which could lead to higher education and a range of careers including accountancy, banking, chemistry, physics, Actuarial Science, medicine, computing, engineering and teaching.

What our students say about studying mathematics

“You need it for the future and it is satisfying.”

“It challenges you and makes you think outside the box!”

“Maths opens so many doors for the future.”