Mathematics

Course summary

Mathematics is one of the most widely studied subjects at A Level and is highly desirable for the study of many university courses and careers. It demonstrates core intelligence, a logical mind and excellent problem-solving skills. Students follow the Edexcel Mathematics A Level course, 9MA0, over 2 years and course components consist of two pure mathematics and one applied component, mechanics and statistics. Core Content: Pure Mathematics Proof, algebra and functions, coordinate geometry in the (x,y) plane, sequences and series, trigonometry, exponentials and logarithms, differentiation, integration, numerical methods and vectors. Applied Mathematics Statistical sampling, data representation and interpretation, probability, statistical distributions, statistical hypotheses testing, quantities and units in mechanics, kinematics, forces and Newton’s laws and moments