An A level (“advanced level”) is the most common qualification offered to UK students between the ages of 16 and 18 years old. An A level course typically takes two years (years 12-13). A student who only completes the first year of a full A level will obtain a AS level (“advanced subsidiary level”) qualification. AS is only taken if a student is considering dropping Maths (when studying four subjects and dropping to the required three). If a student is taking A Level Math, they will usually sit 3 exams at the end of their second year. Enjoyment of mathematics and problem-solving are essential in order to undertake A Level Mathematics with confidence. If you get less than a grade 6 or 7 (grade B) at GCSE, A level Mathematics is likely to be beyond you, and even with a 7 you should ask for your teachers' advice on whether you have the general 'feel' for algebra which A Level Mathematics requires. Mathematics is a highly respected A level and supports progression to a wide range of degree courses and careers. All science-based degrees require good maths skills, and so too do Engineering and many Computing and Economics-based and Social Science degrees.
There are three equally weighted exams at the end of the whole course, as follows: Paper 1 (*Paper code: 9MA0/01): 2 hours long, questions on pure maths topics, all questions compulsory (33.33% of the qualification) Paper 2 (*Paper code: 9MA0/02): 2 hours long, questions on pure maths topics, all questions compulsory (33.33% of the qualification) Paper 3 (*Paper code: 9MA0/03): 2 hours long, questions on mechanics and statistics, all questions compulsory (33.33% of the qualification)
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Paradise Orchard, Aylesbury, HP18 0WS |
An A level (“advanced level”) is the most common qualification offered to UK students between the ages of 16 and 18 years old. An A level course typically takes two years (years 12-13). A student who only completes the first year of a full A level will obtain a AS level (“advanced subsidiary level”) qualification. AS is only taken if a student is considering dropping Maths (when studying four subjects and dropping to the required three). If a student is taking A Level Math, they will usually sit 3 exams at the end of their second year. Enjoyment of mathematics and problem-solving are essential in order to undertake A Level Mathematics with confidence. If you get less than a grade 6 or 7 (grade B) at GCSE, A level Mathematics is likely to be beyond you, and even with a 7 you should ask for your teachers' advice on whether you have the general 'feel' for algebra which A Level Mathematics requires. Mathematics is a highly respected A level and supports progression to a wide range of degree courses and careers. All science-based degrees require good maths skills, and so too do Engineering and many Computing and Economics-based and Social Science degrees.
There are three equally weighted exams at the end of the whole course, as follows: Paper 1 (*Paper code: 9MA0/01): 2 hours long, questions on pure maths topics, all questions compulsory (33.33% of the qualification) Paper 2 (*Paper code: 9MA0/02): 2 hours long, questions on pure maths topics, all questions compulsory (33.33% of the qualification) Paper 3 (*Paper code: 9MA0/03): 2 hours long, questions on mechanics and statistics, all questions compulsory (33.33% of the qualification)