Mathematics
Ipswich High School - Suffolk
01473780201
Woolverstone Hall, Ipswich, IP9 1AZ
Course summary

Studying Mathematics at A Level gives you a great platform, even if you do not go on to pursue it at degree level. A Level Mathematics is vital for students interested in studying any of the sciences or engineering at university. The study of Mathematics allows you to develop your ability to solve mathematical problems as well as abstract and scientific ones too. You will learn how to analyse patterns, structures and problems. These skills can then be applied to many different areas of your life. This consists of Pure Maths, Statistics and Mechanics. In Year 12 Pure Mathematics develops the mathematics studied at GCSE level and covers topics such as proof, exponentials and logarithms, algebraic methods, trigonometry, vectors and calculus. Statistics includes presentation and interpretation of data, statistical sampling, probability and hypothesis testing. In mechanics you will learn about kinematics, forces and Newton’s laws. In Year 13, the Mathematics course extends trigonometry and calculus further plus topics such as numerical methods and parametric equations. In statistics, we look at correlation and regression, the normal distribution and conditional probability. Mechanics involves looking further into kinematics, forces, friction and projectiles.

Entry requirements

Our usual entry requirement is a GCSE Level 7 or higher in the subject that you wish to study coupled with a raft of GCSE Level 6 and above results. If you wish to study Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths then a Level 7 or higher is required.

How you'll be assessed

You will take three 2 hour papers at the end of Year 13, two in Pure Mathematics and one in Statistics and Mechanics. All papers are equally weighted and calculators are allowed in each.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Boarding Fee£29,925 - £40,110
Sixth Form Fee£11,355 - £17,955
AddressWoolverstone Hall, Ipswich, IP9 1AZ