Mathematics

Assessment

All students will be assessed on their knowledge of Pure Mathematics, Mechanics and Statistics at A level Mathematics. In Pure Mathematics you will build on topics that you have already met at the GCSE level such as algebra, coordinate geometry and trigonometry. In addition to extending your knowledge in these areas, you will meet a new branch of Mathematics, calculus (differentiation and integration). The statistics content again builds on topics met at GCSE, including the summary and representation of data, probability and correlation, but also introduces statistical distributions such as the Binomial and Normal distributions, as well as hypothesis testing. Mechanics, which is closely related to Physics, focuses on kinematics, forces and Newton’s Laws. Assessments will include a greater emphasis on modelling, problem-solving and reasoning. This builds on the increase in problem-solving questions in GCSE. Students will sit three, equally weighted examinations, two in pure mathematics and one in applied mathematics. All examinations will be taken at the end of the course.