Mathematics

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