Mathematics

Course summary

Previous experience shows that the GCSE grade is not always an accurate predictor of performance at A Level, but as a general rule we would normally expect you to have obtained at least a Level 8 at the higher level at GCSE. The best assessor of A Level prospects is, of course, your teacher who can give you the most accurate assessment of your capabilities. All pupils who study the single mathematics A Level cover a core course of pure mathematics which represents two thirds of the course plus mechanics and statistics components which each represent one sixth of the course.