Studying Mathematics at A Level can be very rewarding and, at the same time, very challenging. Mathematics has a full and varied use in the wider world. The value of Mathematics, and its acceptability for degree courses and careers, is almost without parallel amongst A-Level subjects. The content for AS and A Level Mathematics is prescribed by The Department for Education and Ofqual and is therefore identical for all exam boards. In the Lower Sixth, students study AS Mathematics. Two-thirds of the content is Pure Mathematics including sections on algebra, trigonometry and calculus. One-third is Mechanics and Statistics including sections on kinematics, forces, Newton’s laws, probability, statistical distributions and hypothesis testing. In the Upper Sixth, students complete the course, extending their study on sections covered in the first year.
Mathematics is the usual minimum standard required to begin A-level mathematics. It must also be stressed that achieving a grade 7 at GCSE does not necessarily mean that success at A Level will follow and some students may still struggle with the jump in standard. Confidence with algebraic techniques is crucial. Very able mathematicians may wish to study Further Mathematics and they should have achieved a Grade 9 in GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics. Entry to the Further Mathematics course is in the Upper Sixth after students complete an accelerated A-level mathematics course in the Lower Sixth (taught separately). Students therefore need to state their intention to study Further Mathematics from the start of Sixth Form.
Students must take four 90-minute papers (worth 75 marks each). • Papers 1 and 2 cover the compulsory 50% Core Pure sections. • Papers 3 and 4 cover the optional Decision and Further Pure Mathematics, Mechanics and Statistics sections.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £18,180; Boarding £32,700 - £35,010 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Newgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8UN |
Studying Mathematics at A Level can be very rewarding and, at the same time, very challenging. Mathematics has a full and varied use in the wider world. The value of Mathematics, and its acceptability for degree courses and careers, is almost without parallel amongst A-Level subjects. The content for AS and A Level Mathematics is prescribed by The Department for Education and Ofqual and is therefore identical for all exam boards. In the Lower Sixth, students study AS Mathematics. Two-thirds of the content is Pure Mathematics including sections on algebra, trigonometry and calculus. One-third is Mechanics and Statistics including sections on kinematics, forces, Newton’s laws, probability, statistical distributions and hypothesis testing. In the Upper Sixth, students complete the course, extending their study on sections covered in the first year.
Mathematics is the usual minimum standard required to begin A-level mathematics. It must also be stressed that achieving a grade 7 at GCSE does not necessarily mean that success at A Level will follow and some students may still struggle with the jump in standard. Confidence with algebraic techniques is crucial. Very able mathematicians may wish to study Further Mathematics and they should have achieved a Grade 9 in GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics. Entry to the Further Mathematics course is in the Upper Sixth after students complete an accelerated A-level mathematics course in the Lower Sixth (taught separately). Students therefore need to state their intention to study Further Mathematics from the start of Sixth Form.
Students must take four 90-minute papers (worth 75 marks each). • Papers 1 and 2 cover the compulsory 50% Core Pure sections. • Papers 3 and 4 cover the optional Decision and Further Pure Mathematics, Mechanics and Statistics sections.