Maths - A Level - 2 years
Longley Park Sixth Form Academy - Sheffield
01142625757
Horninglow Road, Sheffield, S5 6SG
Course summary

In this course you will study Pure Mathematics, Statistics and Mechanics. Two thirds of the course is Pure Mathematics, this will extend your knowledge of topics such as algebra, proof, sequences and series, coordinate geometry and trigonometry. You will also learn new concepts such as calculus and exponentials and logarithms. Statistics will build on and extend your data and probability knowledge and will introduce statistical distributions and hypothesis testing. Mechanics is the application of pure mathematics to everyday events; it concerns the way that forces interact and the motion they cause. In addition to taught sessions students have the opportunity to take part in the UK Maths challenge, attend the ‘Maths Inspiration’ events, participate in lectures by University staff and discover some Maths around ‘who I share my Birthday with’!

Entry requirements

How you'll be assessed

Three 2 hour examinations at the end of the second year.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthoritySheffield
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressHorninglow Road, Sheffield, S5 6SG