The A level consists of a mixture of pure and applied topics. Two thirds of the material is devoted to the pure maths element and one third to the applied element. Many of these topics are encountered in GCSE Maths but are extended and studied in greater depth. It also introduces new concepts such as logarithms, calculus and parametric equations. The course also includes Mechanics (the foundations of Engineering) in which forces, friction, projectile motion, moments, dynamics and kinematics are taught. The Statistics section introduces students to different statistical distributions, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression. The aim of the course is to enable students to apply mathematical ideas to solve problems in a range of contexts and to be able to reason mathematically in coming to conclusions. Students will need to be very comfortable with the more challenging GCSE concepts, algebra in particular.
Grade 7 at GCSE (can only be taken as a fourth A Level alongside Maths A Level).
We follow the Edexcel specification (8MA0) with 100% examination. There are three papers which students sit at the end of the course. Each paper is two hours long and all have equal weighting. Papers 1 and 2 are both Pure Mathematics. Paper 3 is Mechanics and Statistics. Use of a calculator is allowed on all three papers.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Austen Way, St Albans, AL4 0XB |
The A level consists of a mixture of pure and applied topics. Two thirds of the material is devoted to the pure maths element and one third to the applied element. Many of these topics are encountered in GCSE Maths but are extended and studied in greater depth. It also introduces new concepts such as logarithms, calculus and parametric equations. The course also includes Mechanics (the foundations of Engineering) in which forces, friction, projectile motion, moments, dynamics and kinematics are taught. The Statistics section introduces students to different statistical distributions, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression. The aim of the course is to enable students to apply mathematical ideas to solve problems in a range of contexts and to be able to reason mathematically in coming to conclusions. Students will need to be very comfortable with the more challenging GCSE concepts, algebra in particular.
Grade 7 at GCSE (can only be taken as a fourth A Level alongside Maths A Level).
We follow the Edexcel specification (8MA0) with 100% examination. There are three papers which students sit at the end of the course. Each paper is two hours long and all have equal weighting. Papers 1 and 2 are both Pure Mathematics. Paper 3 is Mechanics and Statistics. Use of a calculator is allowed on all three papers.