Course information
Mathematics
Bedford Girls' School - Bedford
01234361900
Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BX
Course summary

Mathematics is a useful, elegant and powerful tool which examines and defines relationships and can analyse abstract ideas. It models and solves problems which arise in many subjects, including the Sciences and Economics as well as encouraging the logical thinking which is needed in Law, History and most other disciplines. The content of the A Level Mathematics course will be fixed. It will include pure mathematics, mechanics and statistics (including analysis of large data sets).

Entry requirements

Mathematics would appeal to anyone with logical thought processes. Good algebra skills developed during the GCSE course are necessary to succeed. To study at A Level you need to have at least a grade 7 on the Higher Tier papers at GCSE.

How you'll be assessed

There is no coursework for A Level Mathematics or Further Mathematics, all assessments will take place at the end of the course. Mathematics A Level comprises of three units and each unit is examined in a paper lasting two hours and each paper is worth 33% of the overall marks.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityBedford
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeGirls
ISI Report
Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£12,192 - £17,133
AddressCardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BX