Course information
Mathematics
Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre - Sefton
01704565121
Stamford Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4EX
Course summary

Mathematics is one of the most marketable A Levels in terms of career choices, in particular courses/careers in Mathematics, Engineering, and most areas of Physics (Further Mathematics may be required for some of these courses). Also Computing, Accountancy, Economics, Business, Banking, Air Traffic Control, Retail Management, Architecture, Surveying, Cartography, Psychology, and Teaching. Mathematics A Level is very well regarded by both employers and Higher Education institutions. Research has shown that studying Mathematics at A Level can increase your lifetime earnings by 10%, on average YEAR 12 Pure Mathematics: 1. Proof 2. Algebra and Functions. 3. Co-ordinate Geometry in the (x, y) plane. 4. Sequences and Series. 5. Trigonometry. 6. Exponentials and Logarithms. 7. Differentiation. 8. Integration. 9. Vectors. Statistics: 1. Statistical Sampling. 2. Data presentation and Interpretation. 3. Probability. 4. Statistical Distributions. 5. Statistical Hypothesis testing. Mechanics: 1. Quantities and units in Mechanics. 2. Kinematics. 3. Forces and Newton’s Laws. A LEVEL Pure Mathematics: You will go more deeply into the topics covered in Year 12, and include the additional study of Numerical Methods. Applied Mathematics: In Statistics you will deepen the understanding of topics from the previous year, as you will in Mechanics, but will include the additional study of Moments.

Entry requirements

Our minimum entry requirements for a full level 3 programme of study is 5 GCSE’s grade 4 or above. 6 in mathematics.

How you'll be assessed

You'll learn through classroom-based teaching.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthoritySefton
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressStamford Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4EX