Mathematics
Newcastle-under-Lyme School - Staffordshire
01782631197
Mount Pleasant, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1DB
Course summary

A Level Mathematics is split into three components: Pure Mathematics; Mechanics; and Statistics. Pure Mathematics Covers the topics of proof; algebra and functions; coordinate geometry; sequences and series; trigonometry; exponentials and logarithms; differentiation; integration; and vectors. Mechanics Covers the topics of quantities and units in mechanics; kinematics; forces and Newton’s laws; and moments. Statistics Covers the topics of statistical sampling; data presentation and interpretation; probability; statistical distributions; and statistical hypothesis testing. While studying Mathematics you will be expected to: • Use mathematical skills and knowledge to solve problems • Solve problems by using mathematical arguments and logic • Simplify real-life situations so that you can use Mathematics to show what is happening and what might happen in different circumstances • Use Mathematics to solve problems that are given to you in a real-life context • Use calculator technology

Entry requirements

a minimum of five (I)GCSEs at grade 6 / B and 3 at grade 5 / C.

How you'll be assessed

Pure Mathematics 1: 9MAO/01 2-hour paper: 100 marks Pure Mathematics 2: 9MAO/02 2-hour paper: 100 marks Statistics and Mechanics: 9MAO/03 2-hour paper: 100 marks (50 marks on statistics and 50 marks on mechanics)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
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Gender TypeCo-Educational
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AddressMount Pleasant, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1DB