Mathematics
Wreake Valley Academy - Leicestershire
01162641080
Parkstone Road, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1LY
Course summary

This subject is for those students who enjoyed studying maths at GCSE at the Higher level and achieved a grade 6 or above. A Level Maths can help enormously with other A Levels such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Economics, and Psychology. This course will help students to think in a logical way, something which is vital in putting across arguments, so can be equally helpful with essay based subjects.

Entry requirements

A Level Study: To join the Sixth Form there is an entry criteria of five standard passes at GCSE (at least a Grade 4). This must include at least a Grade 4 in English Language and Maths at GCSE. Students will need to gain at least a Grade 4 in the subjects they would like to study at A Level. For biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, English literature, French, further maths, maths there are additional subject requirements, which are available upon request.

How you'll be assessed

There are three papers of two hours at the end of Year 13. Paper 1—Pure Mathematics, Paper 2—Pure and Mechanics Paper 3—Pure and Statistics. There is no coursework in this A level.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityLeicestershire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressParkstone Road, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1LY