The single A-level Mathematics course consists of a mixture of Pure and Applied elements. Pure mathematics includes topics such as Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, and lots of algebra topics. The applied elements are made up of both Statistics and Mechanics topics. The new A-level contains a problem-solving element and students will be expected to apply the content they learn to harder more unfamiliar situations. Mathematics is taught through two main subject areas: Pure mathematics – two-thirds of the content is Pure mathematics Algebraic expressions, quadratics, equations and inequalities, graphs and transformations, straight line graphs, circles, algebraic methods, binomial expansion, trigonometric ratios, trigonometric identities and equations, vectors, differentiation, integration, exponentials and logarithms, algebraic methods, functions and graphs, sequences and series, binomial expansion, radians, trigonometric functions, trigonometry and modeling, parametric equations, numerical methods. Applied mathematics - one-third of the content is Applied mathematics Statistics: Data collection, measurement of location and spread, representations of data, correlation, probability, statistical distributions, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation, conditional probability, the normal distribution. Mechanics: Modelling in mechanics, constant acceleration, forces and motion, variable acceleration, moments, forces and friction, projectiles, applications of forces, and kinematics.
Minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) with grades 4-9 (A*-C). This must include at least four full course GCSEs. Grade 6 in mathematics. Algebra MUST be a strength.
Internal Assessments: There will be a baseline assessment in the first week of the course, based on a number of higher GCSE topics necessary for a student to succeed at A-level. Students will be expected to achieve a minimum of 70% in this assessment and any student who does not achieve this will have to re-sit the assessment. We will support these students by providing revision materials to help them close learning gaps for the re-sit assessment. Those students who do not achieve 70% on this re-sit will (in consultation with the Director of Sixth Form) need to consider an alternative A-level course, as there is a very high chance that they will not achieve a grade in A-level mathematics. All units will continue to be assessed internally throughout the course, in the form of assessed homework/mixed exercises and in-class mini-assessments. There will also be several Mock examinations throughout the course where students' progress is formally assessed. External Examination: Comprises 3 written papers, each 2 hours long and of equal weighting. Paper 1 and Paper 2 cover a combination of pure mathematics. Paper 3 covers the content of applied mathematics. All content is assessed at the end of 2 years.
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| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Holly Road, Wilmslow, SK9 1LZ |
The single A-level Mathematics course consists of a mixture of Pure and Applied elements. Pure mathematics includes topics such as Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, and lots of algebra topics. The applied elements are made up of both Statistics and Mechanics topics. The new A-level contains a problem-solving element and students will be expected to apply the content they learn to harder more unfamiliar situations. Mathematics is taught through two main subject areas: Pure mathematics – two-thirds of the content is Pure mathematics Algebraic expressions, quadratics, equations and inequalities, graphs and transformations, straight line graphs, circles, algebraic methods, binomial expansion, trigonometric ratios, trigonometric identities and equations, vectors, differentiation, integration, exponentials and logarithms, algebraic methods, functions and graphs, sequences and series, binomial expansion, radians, trigonometric functions, trigonometry and modeling, parametric equations, numerical methods. Applied mathematics - one-third of the content is Applied mathematics Statistics: Data collection, measurement of location and spread, representations of data, correlation, probability, statistical distributions, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation, conditional probability, the normal distribution. Mechanics: Modelling in mechanics, constant acceleration, forces and motion, variable acceleration, moments, forces and friction, projectiles, applications of forces, and kinematics.
Minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) with grades 4-9 (A*-C). This must include at least four full course GCSEs. Grade 6 in mathematics. Algebra MUST be a strength.
Internal Assessments: There will be a baseline assessment in the first week of the course, based on a number of higher GCSE topics necessary for a student to succeed at A-level. Students will be expected to achieve a minimum of 70% in this assessment and any student who does not achieve this will have to re-sit the assessment. We will support these students by providing revision materials to help them close learning gaps for the re-sit assessment. Those students who do not achieve 70% on this re-sit will (in consultation with the Director of Sixth Form) need to consider an alternative A-level course, as there is a very high chance that they will not achieve a grade in A-level mathematics. All units will continue to be assessed internally throughout the course, in the form of assessed homework/mixed exercises and in-class mini-assessments. There will also be several Mock examinations throughout the course where students' progress is formally assessed. External Examination: Comprises 3 written papers, each 2 hours long and of equal weighting. Paper 1 and Paper 2 cover a combination of pure mathematics. Paper 3 covers the content of applied mathematics. All content is assessed at the end of 2 years.