Those students studying A level mathematics can expect to cover topics in pure mathematics as well as those in mechanics and statistics. The pure mathematics course leads through algebra and co-ordinate geometry into differential and integral calculus. Mechanics, which has strong links with Physics, looks at forces and their effect on the motion of objects. Statistics study involves looking at the analysis and interpretation of data, as well as covering topics in probability. There is no choice of topics allowed in the new A level.
A good grade at (I)GCSE (at the least a good grade 7) in mathematics is a requirement for this course. An interest in acquiring new techniques to tackle problem solving is also a distinct advantage. Those pupils who have studied GCSE mathematics courses only to Foundation level will find the transition to A level extremely hard and their best interests will not be served by embarking on this course. Likewise, pupils with a grade 6 or below at Higher tier will find the subject too taxing to achieve a good result at the end of the course (or even at AS); those who struggle with aspects of GCSE Maths are not advised to continue to A level.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
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| Boarding Fee | £44,490 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £29,175 - £30,900 |
| Address | 25 The Precincts, Canterbury, CT1 2ES |
Those students studying A level mathematics can expect to cover topics in pure mathematics as well as those in mechanics and statistics. The pure mathematics course leads through algebra and co-ordinate geometry into differential and integral calculus. Mechanics, which has strong links with Physics, looks at forces and their effect on the motion of objects. Statistics study involves looking at the analysis and interpretation of data, as well as covering topics in probability. There is no choice of topics allowed in the new A level.
A good grade at (I)GCSE (at the least a good grade 7) in mathematics is a requirement for this course. An interest in acquiring new techniques to tackle problem solving is also a distinct advantage. Those pupils who have studied GCSE mathematics courses only to Foundation level will find the transition to A level extremely hard and their best interests will not be served by embarking on this course. Likewise, pupils with a grade 6 or below at Higher tier will find the subject too taxing to achieve a good result at the end of the course (or even at AS); those who struggle with aspects of GCSE Maths are not advised to continue to A level.