Mathematics

Course summary

Mathematics reveals hidden patterns that help us understand the world around us. Like language, music and religion, mathematics is a universal part of human culture and as such plays a special role in education. This course enables students to understand mathematics and mathematical processes in a way that promotes confidence, fosters enjoyment and provides a strong foundation for progress to further study. Students will be able to present a mathematical argument. At A Level, there are three units, all equally weighted. In Pure Mathematics 1 and 2 the course extends the knowledge gained at GCSE level in algebra, geometry and trigonometry. Other branches of mathematics are introduced, including the study of sequences and series, exponentials and logarithms, differentiation, integration, numerical methods and vectors. In Statistics and Mechanics students will learn about statistical sampling, data presentation and interpretation, probability, statistical distributions and hypothesis testing. Within mechanics, students will focus on quantities and units, kinematics, forces and Newton’s laws and moments.