Mathematics

Course summary

The Mathematics course is split into Pure Mathematics and Applied Mathematics in the ratio 2:1. Assessment is by three 2 hour exams. Unit 1: Pure Mathematics (33.3% of A Level) The content of this paper will be taught during the Lower Sixth and all the content will be assumed knowledge for Unit 2. This paper builds on the algebra, trigonometry and graphs studied at GCSE whilst also introducing calculus, vectors and series. Unit 2: Pure Mathematics (33.3% of A Level) The content of this paper will be taught during the Upper Sixth. It builds and expands heavily on all of the topics from Unit 1. Topics such as differentiation, integration and trigonometry are covered in much more depth as well as introducing new material on proof and numerical methods. Unit 3: Mechanics and Statistics (33.3% of A Level) The content of this paper will be spread out evenly over the course of the Upper and Lower Sixth. The Statistics element looks at how we handle large amounts of data through sampling, presentation and interpretation as well as a variety of different distributions and hypothesis testing. The Mechanics content focuses on kinematics, Newton’s laws, forces and moments.