Mathematics - A Level

In Pure Maths you will study Algebra and Functions, Coordinate Geometry, Sequences and Series, Trigonometry, Exponentials and Logarithms, Differentiation, Integration, Numerical Methods and Vectors. In Statistics you will study Data Presentation and Interpretation, Probability, Statistical Distributions and Statistical Hypothesis Testing. In Mechanics you will study Kinematics, Forces and Newton’s Laws and Moments. All three areas will be studied in both Years 12 and 13 with the knowledge gained in Year 12 built on in Year 13.

This course is 100% exam based. Students will complete three two hour exams at the end of the second year.

The course examines areas taken from both pure and applied mathematics:

Paper 1: Pure Mathematics 1,

Paper 2: Pure Mathematics 2,

Paper 3: Statistics and Mechanics.

Pupils must answer all questions in each paper. For all three papers pupils will have access to a calculator and a formula booklet.

Students must have achieved a minimum of a grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics and will need to have a good level of understanding of all algebra topics studied at GCSE.

Many students go on to study a range of degrees including Mathematics, Engineering and Psychology. Other students join apprenticeship schemes leading to work within finance. One former student successfully became a pilot for British Airways.