Maths A level

Examination Board: EDEXCEL

Course Leader: Mr J Harbour

Entry Requirements: Minimum 6 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 mainly at Grade 6 or above.

Mathematics at Grade 6 or above.

Course Content:

All students study Statistics, Mechanics and Pure Mathematics. In Statistics you will learn how to work with large data sets and gain an in-depth understanding of how statistical techniques are used in many aspects of our everyday life. In Mechanics, you will study Newton’s laws of motion and how objects behave under the action of forces. In Pure Mathematics, you will gain an in-depth understanding of calculus which you will then be able to apply to the other two disciplines. It is assessed by three exams at the end of Year 13, two of which are Pure Mathematics.

Students who perform exceptionally well in Year 12 may study an additional AS-level in Further Mathematics in Year 13. Students can also study Year 12 over two years and gain a Mathematics AS-level.

Future prospects:

Mathematics complements other subjects such as Physics, Economics and Design. It develops thinking and reasoning skills and is a great stepping stone for University

Mathematics AS-level

Examination Board: EDEXCEL

Course Leader: Mr J Harbour

Entry Requirements: Minimum 6 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 mainly at Grade 4 or above.

Mathematics at Grade 6 or above.

Course Content:

The AS course contains the same material as Pure, Statistics and Mechanics but taught more gradually over 2 years.

The AS course is designed to be studied in addition to your other three main A-level choices and is the perfect complement to any science A level or reformed A-level with increased mathematical content. These include DT, Economics, Psychology and Geography.

Future prospects:

Mathematics complements other subjects such as Physics, Economics and Design. It develops thinking and reasoning skills and is a great stepping stone for University.

Statistics A level

Course Leader: Mr J Harbour

Entry Requirements: Minimum 6 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 mainly at Grade 6 or above.

Course Content:

A natural follow on from GCSE Statistics, you will learn advanced techniques within the framework of the statistical enquiry cycle and how to apply statistical techniques to data sourced from a variety of contexts.

There are two written terminal examinations at the end of Year 13.

Note: Students can take Statistics and Mathematics. Students cannot take Statistics along with Further Mathematics.

Future prospects:

Mathematics: Statistics can increase the possibility of gaining a place on a degree course in Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Economics and Geography.

Further Maths A level

Examination Board: EDEXCEL

Course Leader: Mr J Harbour

Entry Requirements: Minimum 6 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 mainly at Grade 4 or above.

Mathematics at Grade 6 or above.

Course Content:

The AS course contains the same material as Pure, Statistics and Mechanics but taught more gradually over 2 years.

The AS course is designed to be studied in addition to your other three main A-level choices and is the perfect complement to any science A level or reformed A-level with increased mathematical content. These include DT, Economics, Psychology and Geography.

Future prospects:

Mathematics complements other subjects such as Physics, Economics and Design. It develops thinking and reasoning skills and is a great stepping stone for University.