A-Level Maths
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What will you be working towards?
Alternative Title | Maths |
Code | Ma |
Qualification Type | GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent |
Qualification Level | Level 3 |
Course type | Full Time |
Overview
A-Level Maths builds on and extends GCSE knowledge and skills and introduces new ideas, such as calculus and its applications. Most of the course involves using algebra and it covers topics such as trigonometry, co-ordinate geometry, differentiation and integration (calculus), and algebraic techniques and functions.
The course assessment is entirely through examination. A-Level Maths prepare students for further study and employment in a wide range of disciplines involving the use of maths such as sciences, social sciences, engineering and business.
Details
This qualification is linear. Linear means that students will sit all their exams at the end of the course. This A-level qualification builds on the skills, knowledge and understanding set out in the whole GCSE (9–1) subject content for mathematics.
How will it be delivered?
Paper 1
What's assessed
Any content from:
• A: Proof
• B: Algebra and functions
• C: Coordinate geometry
• D: Sequences and series
• E: Trigonometry
• F: Exponentials and logarithms
• G: Differentiation
• H: Integration
• I: Numerical methods
How it's assessed
• Written exam: 2 hours
• 100 marks
• 33⅓ % of A-level
Paper 2
What's assessed
Any content from Paper 1 and content from:
• J: Vectors
• P: Quantities and units in mechanics
• Q: Kinematics
• R: Forces and Newton’s laws
• S: Moments
How it's assessed
• Written exam: 2 hours
• 100 marks
• 33⅓ % of A-level
paper 3
What's assessed
Any content from Paper 1 and content from:
• K: Statistical sampling
• L: Data presentation and interpretation
• M: Probability
• N: Statistical distributions
• O: Statistical hypothesis testing
How it's assessed
• Written exam: 2 hours
• 100 marks
• 33⅓ % of A-level
Entry requirements
Grade 7 or above in GCSE Maths
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A-Level Maths prepare students for further study and employment in a wide range of disciplines involving the use of maths such as sciences, social sciences, engineering and business.