The Mathematics course is divided into two separate areas: Pure and Applied. Pure extends GCSE as well as introducing new topics and includes: algebra and functions; coordinate geometry; sequences and series; trigonometry; exponentials and logarithms; differentiation, integration, vectors and numerical methods. All of the Pure content can be tested in both Paper 1 and Paper 2. Statistics and Mechanics are the applied elements – applying the pure mathematics in context. Statistics includes data handling, modelling and probability. Initially, the course reviews GCSE elements on data, averages and spread, as well as probability, but develops to look in detail at statistical distributions and hypothesis testing.Mechanics is usually new for most students although there are overlaps with Physics. The course covers: mathematical models in mechanics; vectors; kinematics of a particle moving in a straight line; dynamics of a particle moving in a straight line or plane; statics of a particle and moments. Future Proof As well as being a very interesting and important degree subject in its own right and leading to a variety of careers, A Level Mathematics is a vital building block for many other subjects. A typical university course in medicine, geography, science, psychology, economics, engineering and computer science, for example, will use knowledge and techniques covered in A level Mathematics. The course also provides students with the necessary skills to begin to explain the world around them in an elegant and concise way.Research by the Russell Group of leading UK universities states that students taking A Level Mathematics increase their earnings by over 13%, compared with those of non-mathematiciansIn a nutshell ... A level Mathematics is enjoyable, interesting and highly valuable.