Mathematics
Queensbury Academy - Central Bedfordshire
01582601241
Langdale Road, Dunstable, LU6 3BU
Course summary

For some the study of Mathematics is an essential pre-requisite for Higher Education, for others it is a subject they have always enjoyed and excelled at. One key aim of the course will be to encourage students to develop a deeper understanding of Mathematics, to promote confidence and foster enjoyment of the subject for its own intrinsic value. It will develop students’ ability to reason logically, to generalise and to develop mathematical models. Pure Maths, Statistics, Mechanics Topics Covered Proof Algebra and functions Coordinate geometry Sequences and series Trigonometry Exponentials and logarithms Differentiation Integration Numerical Methods Vectors Statistical sampling Data presentation and interpretation Probability Statistical distributions Statistical hypothesis testing Quantities and units in mechanics Kinematics Forces and Newton’s Laws Moments. The course is delivered over 2 years and focusses on both pure and applied mathematics, a brief outline of topics is shown in the table below.

Entry requirements

- Students will be expected to have a minimum of GCSE grade 7 although students who achieve a grade 6 will be considered, following the higher tier. Students will be expected to complete some transition work over the summer holidays to give them specific preparation for the A Level. - Students require 5 GCSEs at grade 5 and above including English and Maths.

How you'll be assessed

3 exams, all 2 hours long of equal weighting and will be sat at the end of year 13. These consist of two Pure Mathematics papers and one paper combining the Statistics and Mechanics.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressLangdale Road, Dunstable, LU6 3BU