Mathematics

Assessment

The A Level is examined at the end of Year 13 with three 2-hour examinations. These cover the following areas of the course: • Paper 1 - Pure Mathematics • Paper 2 - Pure Mathematics and Mechanics • Paper 3 - Pure Mathematics and Statistics All pupils are also entered for an AS Mathematics qualification at the end of Year 12 for which they sit two 1.5 hour assessments: Paper 1 Pure and Mechanics, Paper 2 Pure and Statistics. Some pupils choose to finish studying mathematics after gaining this AS qualification.