Course information
Mathematics
William Howard School - Cumberland
01697745700
Longtown Road, Brampton, CA8 1AR
Course summary

Mathematics is interesting, challenging, and enjoyable. There is a joy to be gained in solving difficult problems and seeing underlying patterns and connections. A level of Mathematics is also a very desirable and highly respected qualification. It complements any other subject and prepares you for further study and employment in a wide range of disciplines. As one of the STEM subjects, A-level Mathematics is also very important for most engineering and science-based courses. When studying Mathematics, you continue to build upon skills and apply new knowledge to problem-solving and analytical thinking. If you enjoyed GCSE Mathematics, then you should consider A level. Most of our successful students score a grade of 7 or better in GCSE mathematics, although a 6 is the minimum requirement. We give all students a baseline test at the start of Year 12 to check that they have completed the required skills practice over the summer, and students who come with a grade 6 should be aware that this period is an important one.

Entry requirements

At least a grade 7 in Mathematics is recommended.

How you'll be assessed

All students will be assessed on a knowledge of Pure Mathematics, Statistics, and Mechanics. The three examination papers each last 2 hours, provide one-third of the total marks, and consist of a range of problems from single-step to contextual multi-staged problems. Pure Mathematics – Algebra & Functions, Coordinate Geometry, Series & Sequences, Differentiation, Integration, Trigonometry, Proof, Vectors, Exponentials and logarithms, Numerical Methods Statistics – Data Presentation and interpretation, Probability, Statistical Distributions, Statistical Hypothesis Testing Mechanics – Quantities & Units, Kinematics, Forces & Newton’s Laws, Moments Papers 1 & 2 cover any content from Pure Mathematics. Paper 3 covers any content from Statistics and Mechanics.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityCumberland
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressLongtown Road, Brampton, CA8 1AR