Mathematics
Nether Stowe School - Staffordshire
01543263446
St Chad's Road, Lichfield, WS13 7NB
Course summary

This course is for students who want to continue studying Maths after GCSE and is compulsory if you wish to study A Level Further Maths. During the two year course you will study pure topics such as calculus, proof, trigonometry, algebra and functions, exponentials and logarithms, and coordinate geometry. You will also study statistics topics such as data presentation, probability and hypothesis testing together with mechanics topics such as vectors, kinematics, forces and moments You'll learn through formal teaching in the classroom including lectures, presentations, individual and group project work and debates. You will be expected to undertake private study including research, revision and homework tasks. There will be visits available relevant to the course.

Entry requirements

Grade 7 or above in GCSE mathematics. To apply for Nether Stowe Sixth Form students require a Grade 4 or above in at least 5 GCSE’s or equivalent qualifications, including either English (Language or Literature) or Maths.

How you'll be assessed

Two x 2 hour exam in Pure Mathematics One x 2 hour exam in Mechanics/Statistics.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressSt Chad's Road, Lichfield, WS13 7NB