Course information
Mathematics
Knutsford Academy - Cheshire East
01565633294
Bexton Road, Knutsford, WA16 0EA
Course summary

If you choose to study A-Level Mathematics you will develop concepts and ideas old and new. Topics from GCSE mathematics will be taken much further, even into the abstract. With the core element of mathematics, lesson time will be spent looking at mathematical theory and proof, as the subject is sequential you will constantly build on skills covered previously. Then there is the applied aspect, mechanics and statistics are applications of mathematics that are developed as you progress through the course. Some of the areas covered include: Core Maths: Algebra, coordinate geometry, sequences and series, calculus, trigonometry. Mechanics: Kinematics, newton’s laws of motion, vectors, moments, forces Statistics: Data presentation and interpretation, statistical distributions, statistical hypothesis testing and probability Further Maths Core: Complex numbers, polar coordinates, differential equations, advanced algebra, Maclaurin and Taylor series

Entry requirements

In addition to a minimum of 5 GCSE’s inc Maths and English at grade 5 or above Plus a minimum of grade 7 in GCSE Maths.

How you'll be assessed

3 Exams all 2 hours • Pure Mathematics 1 • Pure Mathematics 2 • Statistics and Mechanics • Further Maths 4 exams each 1hr 30 mins. • Further Maths 1 • Further Maths 2 • Plus two optional units

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBexton Road, Knutsford, WA16 0EA