Course Overview The aims of the course are: • To extend your range of mathematical skills and techniques • To be able to use mathematical knowledge to make logical and reasoned decisions in solving problems in a variety of contexts • To be able to apply mathematics in other fields of study and be aware of the relevance of mathematics to the world of work and to situations in society in general • To be able to communicate their mathematical understanding to others • To be able to use technology such as calculators and computers effectively and recognise when their use may be appropriate The course is split into three papers as follows: Paper 1: Pure Mathematics including Algebraic methods, co-ordinate geometry, sequences and series, trigonometry, exponentials, calculus, vectors, logarithms and numerical methods. Paper 2: Pure Mathematics, as for Paper 1. Any topic from the Pure Mathematics content may appear on either paper. Paper 3: Statistics and Mechanics including Probability, binomial and normal distribution, hypothesis testing and using large data sets in statistics. Studying Quantities and units in mechanics, kinematics, moments, forces and Newton’s laws. Calculators may be used in all examinations. We recommend use of a graphics calculator, which can be purchased through the college. Why should I study A Level Mathematics? Mathematics is everywhere around us. Flight, medicine and computing are all areas which rely on the use of and study of numbers. The skills of a mathematician are transferable. Rational and logical thought are not just valuable within a maths classroom. The high-level skills required to comprehend complex mathematical processes are required in many different areas hence employability of mathematicians is often better paid and more permanent than in many other fields. Students are well supported within the maths department through our homework club, and are provided with many online materials to support their learning. The use of technology permeates the study of A Level Mathematics and students are supported by learning how to use technology such as the graphics calculator within lessons. What can I do afterwards? A Level Mathematics is one of the most widely accepted and respected subject choices by universities and is likely to enhance student options rather than close them down. It is one of the facilitating subjects and may be a requirement for entry on to some degree courses such as Engineering. Students may go on to do a degree in Accounting, Engineering, Design, Mathematics and Science with an A Level in Mathematics. A Level Mathematics may be useful for a career in Bookkeeping, Accountancy, Banking and Finance and also Teaching.
This course requires a Grade 7 or above in GCSE Mathematics (Higher Tier).
Assessment will be by three terminal examinations, each two hours long, at the end of Year 13. Each is worth one third of the final grade. The first two papers cover the pure aspects of maths. The third paper covers the applied topics (mechanics and statistics).
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Tithepit Shaw Lane, Warlingham, CR6 9YB |
Course Overview The aims of the course are: • To extend your range of mathematical skills and techniques • To be able to use mathematical knowledge to make logical and reasoned decisions in solving problems in a variety of contexts • To be able to apply mathematics in other fields of study and be aware of the relevance of mathematics to the world of work and to situations in society in general • To be able to communicate their mathematical understanding to others • To be able to use technology such as calculators and computers effectively and recognise when their use may be appropriate The course is split into three papers as follows: Paper 1: Pure Mathematics including Algebraic methods, co-ordinate geometry, sequences and series, trigonometry, exponentials, calculus, vectors, logarithms and numerical methods. Paper 2: Pure Mathematics, as for Paper 1. Any topic from the Pure Mathematics content may appear on either paper. Paper 3: Statistics and Mechanics including Probability, binomial and normal distribution, hypothesis testing and using large data sets in statistics. Studying Quantities and units in mechanics, kinematics, moments, forces and Newton’s laws. Calculators may be used in all examinations. We recommend use of a graphics calculator, which can be purchased through the college. Why should I study A Level Mathematics? Mathematics is everywhere around us. Flight, medicine and computing are all areas which rely on the use of and study of numbers. The skills of a mathematician are transferable. Rational and logical thought are not just valuable within a maths classroom. The high-level skills required to comprehend complex mathematical processes are required in many different areas hence employability of mathematicians is often better paid and more permanent than in many other fields. Students are well supported within the maths department through our homework club, and are provided with many online materials to support their learning. The use of technology permeates the study of A Level Mathematics and students are supported by learning how to use technology such as the graphics calculator within lessons. What can I do afterwards? A Level Mathematics is one of the most widely accepted and respected subject choices by universities and is likely to enhance student options rather than close them down. It is one of the facilitating subjects and may be a requirement for entry on to some degree courses such as Engineering. Students may go on to do a degree in Accounting, Engineering, Design, Mathematics and Science with an A Level in Mathematics. A Level Mathematics may be useful for a career in Bookkeeping, Accountancy, Banking and Finance and also Teaching.
This course requires a Grade 7 or above in GCSE Mathematics (Higher Tier).
Assessment will be by three terminal examinations, each two hours long, at the end of Year 13. Each is worth one third of the final grade. The first two papers cover the pure aspects of maths. The third paper covers the applied topics (mechanics and statistics).