Course information
Mathematics
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School - Lambeth
02087693294
Belltrees Grove, London, SW16 2HY
Course summary

Why choose Mathematics? Math's underpins the whole of the curriculum, especially the sciences, and although it is seen as one of the hardest A-levels you can do, it is one of the most highly regarded facilitating subjects and one that all universities and future employers will be impressed by. The new A-level has 100% prescribed content – there are no options or choices. There is a lot more emphasis on students’ ability to apply skills learnt and as such, there are 3 over-arching themes that are central to the learning on the course: - Mathematical argument, language and proof - Mathematical problem solving - Mathematical modeling Specific topics to be taught are as follows: Year 1 Pure - Algebra and Functions - Co-ordinate Geometry - The Binomial Expansion - Trigonometry - Exponentials and Logarithms - Differentiation - Integration - Vectors in 2D Year 1 Statistics and Mechanics - Statistical Sampling - Data Representation & Interpretation - The Binomial Distribution - Probability - The Large Data Set - Quantities and Units in Mechanics - Kinematics - Forces and Newton’s Laws of Motion Year 2 Pure - Proof Algebra and Functions - Parametric Equations - The Binomial Expansion - Radians - Trigonometry - Exponentials and Logarithms - Differentiation - Integration - Vectors in 3D Year 2 Statistics and Mechanics - The Normal Distribution - Hypothesis Testing - Correlation and Regression - Forces and Friction - Further Kinematics - Projectiles - Moments

Entry requirements

Grade 7 at GCSE

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Pure Paper 2: Pure Paper 3: Statistics and Mechanics All 3 papers are 2 hours and have equal weighting. All questions must be answered and a graphic or scientific calculator may be used in each assessment.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityLambeth
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBelltrees Grove, London, SW16 2HY