Mathematics at A-Level is a valuable subject for any student and often serves as a very useful support for many other qualifications such as science and engineering. It is a sought-after qualification for the workplace and courses in Higher Education. It is challenging but interesting, building on work met at GCSE, but also involves many new ideas. The course aims to allow and encourage the development of: • Mathematical skills and knowledge to solve problems, given in both theoretical and real-life contexts • Use of Mathematical arguments and logic • Understanding and demonstration of what is meant by proof in Mathematics • Simplifying real-life situations and using Mathematics to explain what is happening • Use of calculators, computers and other resources effectively and appropriately This is a two-year linear course. Students will study two-thirds of Pure Maths content and one-third of applied topics; Statistics and Mechanics. In studying the Pure content, knowledge of algebra and trigonometry will be extended as well as the introduction of new concepts such as calculus. From the Statistics and Mechanics unit, knowledge of data analysis and probability will be extended with the use of large data sets, as well as the introduction of statistical distributions such as the binomial distribution. Students will also cover kinematics and learn how to describe. Mathematically the motion of objects and how they respond to the forces acting upon them. All three exam papers are sat at the end of Year 13.
Unlike most other Sixth Forms, we have no minimum entry requirement at Chetham’s; you are here based on your musical ability. However, if you do not achieve at least a Grade 4 in English Language and Maths in Year 11 then you should re-take the GCSE in Year 12 as these are essential qualifications for future employment. You will be given help to do so. A minimum of a grade 7 in the higher tier of GCSE Mathematics is needed for the course.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Long Millgate, Manchester, M3 1SB |
Mathematics at A-Level is a valuable subject for any student and often serves as a very useful support for many other qualifications such as science and engineering. It is a sought-after qualification for the workplace and courses in Higher Education. It is challenging but interesting, building on work met at GCSE, but also involves many new ideas. The course aims to allow and encourage the development of: • Mathematical skills and knowledge to solve problems, given in both theoretical and real-life contexts • Use of Mathematical arguments and logic • Understanding and demonstration of what is meant by proof in Mathematics • Simplifying real-life situations and using Mathematics to explain what is happening • Use of calculators, computers and other resources effectively and appropriately This is a two-year linear course. Students will study two-thirds of Pure Maths content and one-third of applied topics; Statistics and Mechanics. In studying the Pure content, knowledge of algebra and trigonometry will be extended as well as the introduction of new concepts such as calculus. From the Statistics and Mechanics unit, knowledge of data analysis and probability will be extended with the use of large data sets, as well as the introduction of statistical distributions such as the binomial distribution. Students will also cover kinematics and learn how to describe. Mathematically the motion of objects and how they respond to the forces acting upon them. All three exam papers are sat at the end of Year 13.
Unlike most other Sixth Forms, we have no minimum entry requirement at Chetham’s; you are here based on your musical ability. However, if you do not achieve at least a Grade 4 in English Language and Maths in Year 11 then you should re-take the GCSE in Year 12 as these are essential qualifications for future employment. You will be given help to do so. A minimum of a grade 7 in the higher tier of GCSE Mathematics is needed for the course.