AS and A level Mathematics courses further develop familiar mathematical topics learned at GCSE such as algebra, co-ordinate geometry, trigonometry, and probability. New topics introduced at A level include Arithmetic and Geometric sequences and series; differentiation and integration, together known as calculus; Mechanics to include projectile motion and Newton’s laws of motion; and statistical hypothesis testing using Binomial and Normal distribution functions. Students are expected to use technology such as graphical calculators, graphing software, and Large Data Set for use in the statistics section of A-level mathematics. There are a lot of different career opportunities in the fields of Banking, Computing, Technology, Politics, Engineering, and Physics. Mathematics is a core subject that supports many other subjects like physics and chemistry which are needed to do a course in engineering and medicine.
A grade 7 and above in Mathematics (equivalent of an A from the GCSE old specifications).
Students starting AS and A level Mathematics courses later will take all examinations at the end of the course. AS examinations may be taken at the end of the first year (Year 12). The marks awarded for AS do not count towards the A level qualification taken at the end of the second year (Year 13). The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Mathematics consists of three externally examined papers. Students must complete all assessment in May/June in any single year. • Paper 1: Pure Mathematics 1 (*Paper code: 9MA0/01) • Paper 2: Pure Mathematics 2 (*Paper code: 9MA0/02) - Each paper is a 2-hour written examination 33.33% of the qualification 100 marks. - Paper 1 and Paper2 may contain questions on any topics from the Pure Mathematics content. - Students must answer all questions. - Calculators can be used in the assessment. • Paper 3: Statistics and Mechanics (*Paper code: 9MA0/03) - 2-hour written examination 33.33% of the qualification 100 marks. - Paper 3 will contain questions on topics from the Statistics content in Section A and Mechanics content in Section B. - Students must answer all questions. - Calculators can be used in the assessment.
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AS and A level Mathematics courses further develop familiar mathematical topics learned at GCSE such as algebra, co-ordinate geometry, trigonometry, and probability. New topics introduced at A level include Arithmetic and Geometric sequences and series; differentiation and integration, together known as calculus; Mechanics to include projectile motion and Newton’s laws of motion; and statistical hypothesis testing using Binomial and Normal distribution functions. Students are expected to use technology such as graphical calculators, graphing software, and Large Data Set for use in the statistics section of A-level mathematics. There are a lot of different career opportunities in the fields of Banking, Computing, Technology, Politics, Engineering, and Physics. Mathematics is a core subject that supports many other subjects like physics and chemistry which are needed to do a course in engineering and medicine.
A grade 7 and above in Mathematics (equivalent of an A from the GCSE old specifications).
Students starting AS and A level Mathematics courses later will take all examinations at the end of the course. AS examinations may be taken at the end of the first year (Year 12). The marks awarded for AS do not count towards the A level qualification taken at the end of the second year (Year 13). The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Mathematics consists of three externally examined papers. Students must complete all assessment in May/June in any single year. • Paper 1: Pure Mathematics 1 (*Paper code: 9MA0/01) • Paper 2: Pure Mathematics 2 (*Paper code: 9MA0/02) - Each paper is a 2-hour written examination 33.33% of the qualification 100 marks. - Paper 1 and Paper2 may contain questions on any topics from the Pure Mathematics content. - Students must answer all questions. - Calculators can be used in the assessment. • Paper 3: Statistics and Mechanics (*Paper code: 9MA0/03) - 2-hour written examination 33.33% of the qualification 100 marks. - Paper 3 will contain questions on topics from the Statistics content in Section A and Mechanics content in Section B. - Students must answer all questions. - Calculators can be used in the assessment.