The subject content for A Level Mathematics is set out by the Department for Education and is common across all exam boards. The course is linear, which means that students sit all their exams at the end of Year 13. The course is split into three disciplines: Pure (67% of the course) • Proof • Algebra and functions • Coordinate geometry • Sequences and series • Trigonometry • Exponentials and logarithms • Differentiation • Integration • Numerical methods Mechanics (17% of the course) • Vectors • Quantities and units in mechanics • Kinematics • Forces and Newton’s laws • Moments Statistics (17% of the course) • Data presentation and interpretation • Probability • Statistical distributions • Statistical hypothesis testing In Year 12 the basics for each discipline is taught - which is then extended and enriched in Year 13 to cover the full A Level content. Overarching Themes Throughout the course students must demonstrate three overarching abilities: • Mathematical argument, language and proof • Mathematical problem solving • Mathematical modelling Students must be able to demonstrate their understanding of the above themes and apply them across the whole of the detailed pure, mechanical and statistical content.
Places in Withington’s Sixth Form are limited and prospective students who wish to apply are advised to visit us on the Sixth Form Information Evening and/or one of our Open Days. If after your visit you wish to take the next step in the admission process, you should complete a Statement of Interest (the form is available from admissions@wgs.org). This will enable our Sixth Form admissions team to review the Statements of Interest submitted by candidates to gain an understanding of factors such as predicted grades and A Level subject choices, but also why candidates wish to take those subjects and their aspirations beyond school. We recommend this route for girls who know their A Level subject choices and whose predicted grades meet our entry requirements (a minimum of six 7-9 grades at GCSE, with 8-9 grades in the subjects you wish to study). After reviewing the Statements of Interest, before the end of the Autumn term, we will invite a number of candidates to submit a formal application. Once an application is received, references from current schools will be taken and an appointment made to take part in an interview. Interviews may take place in person or online. Applicants are notified of the outcome of the Sixth Form admissions process by the end of March.
The Edexcel A Level (9MA0) is assessed through three equally weighted papers each lasting 2 hours • Paper 1 - Pure (33%) • Paper 2 - Pure (33%) • Paper 3 - Mechanics (17%) and Statistics (17%)
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,573 |
| Address | Wellington Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6BL |
The subject content for A Level Mathematics is set out by the Department for Education and is common across all exam boards. The course is linear, which means that students sit all their exams at the end of Year 13. The course is split into three disciplines: Pure (67% of the course) • Proof • Algebra and functions • Coordinate geometry • Sequences and series • Trigonometry • Exponentials and logarithms • Differentiation • Integration • Numerical methods Mechanics (17% of the course) • Vectors • Quantities and units in mechanics • Kinematics • Forces and Newton’s laws • Moments Statistics (17% of the course) • Data presentation and interpretation • Probability • Statistical distributions • Statistical hypothesis testing In Year 12 the basics for each discipline is taught - which is then extended and enriched in Year 13 to cover the full A Level content. Overarching Themes Throughout the course students must demonstrate three overarching abilities: • Mathematical argument, language and proof • Mathematical problem solving • Mathematical modelling Students must be able to demonstrate their understanding of the above themes and apply them across the whole of the detailed pure, mechanical and statistical content.
Places in Withington’s Sixth Form are limited and prospective students who wish to apply are advised to visit us on the Sixth Form Information Evening and/or one of our Open Days. If after your visit you wish to take the next step in the admission process, you should complete a Statement of Interest (the form is available from admissions@wgs.org). This will enable our Sixth Form admissions team to review the Statements of Interest submitted by candidates to gain an understanding of factors such as predicted grades and A Level subject choices, but also why candidates wish to take those subjects and their aspirations beyond school. We recommend this route for girls who know their A Level subject choices and whose predicted grades meet our entry requirements (a minimum of six 7-9 grades at GCSE, with 8-9 grades in the subjects you wish to study). After reviewing the Statements of Interest, before the end of the Autumn term, we will invite a number of candidates to submit a formal application. Once an application is received, references from current schools will be taken and an appointment made to take part in an interview. Interviews may take place in person or online. Applicants are notified of the outcome of the Sixth Form admissions process by the end of March.
The Edexcel A Level (9MA0) is assessed through three equally weighted papers each lasting 2 hours • Paper 1 - Pure (33%) • Paper 2 - Pure (33%) • Paper 3 - Mechanics (17%) and Statistics (17%)