There is a fixed content for AS and A-Level Mathematics. All students will study a mixture of pure mathematics, mechanics, and statistics. Both AS and A-level mathematics are ⅔ pure mathematics, ⅙ mechanics, and ⅙ statistics.
9 - 4 grades in 5 GCSE subjects (generally including Maths & English*) including 9 - 6 in at least 3 GCSE subjects. The course is specialised and demanding and therefore a grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics should be regarded as the absolute minimum. For continuation to Year 13 grades in Year 12 Mathematics needs to demonstrate potential for A-Level success.
Year 12/AS ➢ Paper 1 - Pure and statistics (1½ hours) ➢ Paper 2 - Pure and mechanics (1½ hours) Year 13/A-Level ➢ Paper 1 - Pure (2 hours) ➢ Paper 2 - Pure and statistics (2 hours) ➢ Paper 3 - Pure and Mechanics (2 hours) 100% of the assessment is by examination. There is no coursework. The use of calculators (including graphical calculators) is permitted in all exams. You will require an advanced calculator with built-in statistical distribution functions. The calculator you used for GCSE and the "advanced" calculators available in the shops will not be good enough. A current non-graphical calculator which is suitable: ➢ The Casio Fx-991CW Classwiz is our preferred calculator. If you are considering buying a graphical calculator instead, please seek advice from the Maths department before you make a purchase.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Crossgate Moor, Durham, DH1 4SU |
There is a fixed content for AS and A-Level Mathematics. All students will study a mixture of pure mathematics, mechanics, and statistics. Both AS and A-level mathematics are ⅔ pure mathematics, ⅙ mechanics, and ⅙ statistics.
9 - 4 grades in 5 GCSE subjects (generally including Maths & English*) including 9 - 6 in at least 3 GCSE subjects. The course is specialised and demanding and therefore a grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics should be regarded as the absolute minimum. For continuation to Year 13 grades in Year 12 Mathematics needs to demonstrate potential for A-Level success.
Year 12/AS ➢ Paper 1 - Pure and statistics (1½ hours) ➢ Paper 2 - Pure and mechanics (1½ hours) Year 13/A-Level ➢ Paper 1 - Pure (2 hours) ➢ Paper 2 - Pure and statistics (2 hours) ➢ Paper 3 - Pure and Mechanics (2 hours) 100% of the assessment is by examination. There is no coursework. The use of calculators (including graphical calculators) is permitted in all exams. You will require an advanced calculator with built-in statistical distribution functions. The calculator you used for GCSE and the "advanced" calculators available in the shops will not be good enough. A current non-graphical calculator which is suitable: ➢ The Casio Fx-991CW Classwiz is our preferred calculator. If you are considering buying a graphical calculator instead, please seek advice from the Maths department before you make a purchase.