Entry requirements: Minimum entry requirements and GCSE Mathematics grade 6 (minimum) but a grade 7 is strongly recommended. To study Further Mathematics a grade 8 is required. Course content: Papers 1 and 2 Pure Mathematics: Year 1 content: Topic 1: Algebraic Expressions, Topic 2: Quadratics, Topic 3: Equations and Inequalities, Topic 4: Graphs and Transformations, Topic 5: Straight Line Graphs, Topic 6: Circles, Topic 7: Algebraic Methods, Topic 8: Binomial Expansion, Topic 9: Trigonometric Ratios, Topic 10: Trigonometric Identities and Equations, Topic 11: Vectors, Topic 12: Differentiation, Topic 13: Integration, Topic 14: Logarithms and Exponentials Year 2 content: Topic 1: Algebraic Methods, Topic 2: Functions and Graphs, Topic 3: Sequences and Series, Topic 4: Binomial Expansion, Topic 5: Radians, Topic 6: Trigonometric Functions, Topic 7: Trigonometry and Modelling, Topic 8: Parametric Equations, Topic 9: Differentiation, Topic 10: Numerical Methods, Topic 11: Integration, Topic 12: Vectors Paper 3 Statistics and Mechanics: Year 1 Statistics Topic 1: Data Collection, Topic 2: Measures of Location and Spread, Topic 3: Representations of Data Topic 4: Correlation, Topic 5: Probability, Topic 6: Statistical Distributions, Topic 7: Hypothesis Testing Mechanics Topic 8: Modelling, Topic 9: Constant Acceleration, Topic 10: Forces and Motion, Topic 9: Variable Acceleration Year 2 Statistics: Topic 1: Regression, correlation and hypothesis testing, Topic 2: Conditional Probability, Topic 3: The normal distribution Mechanics: Topic 4: Moments, Topic 5: Forces and Friction, Topic 6: Projectiles, Topic 7: Application of Forces, Topic 8: Further Kinematics Assessment: Each paper is 100 marks assessed over 2 hours weighted at 33.33% of the qualification • Paper 1 and Paper 2: all of the Pure content above is assessed. Students must answer all questions. Calculators can be used in the assessment • Paper 3: The assessment comprises two sections: Section A: Statistics and Section B: Mechanics. Students must answer all questions. Calculators can be used in the assessment Students are required to purchase an A-Level Mathematics appropriate calculator in order to access this course. Students will be able to purchase the required Casio FX-CG50 calculator from the school in September. Why Mathematics and Further Mathematics at Samuel Ryder Academy? At Samuel Ryder Academy, there are mathematics teachers with excellent subject knowledge and a real passion for their subject. Students will be taught in small class sizes that allow them more time to seek guidance and support. A-Level Mathematics tends to be an entry requirement for any university course in the fields of science, engineering and economics. Even if students are not planning to follow such a course, an A-Level in mathematics is very well regarded by universities and employers as the skills that are developed through studying the subject are highly valued and sought after. Mathematical training disciplines the mind, develops logical and critical reasoning and develops analytical and problem-solving skills. The skills acquired by studying mathematics will also be of benefit to other A-Level subjects; the rigour and clarity of thought which is developed are skills much in demand amongst employers. Expectations of students: Mathematics is a challenging subject and for this reason, it should be noted that A-Level Mathematics is a step up from the GCSE course in terms of the demand of the content and the level of independent learning time required on both home learning and your own revision. Students are expected to keep up to date with all work, have folders which include classwork, assessments, assessment reviews, feedback questions and home learning. Students are expected to spend time independently, each week, revising, extending and assessing their knowledge and seek extra support when required. Career paths: An A-Level in mathematics will impress both prospective employers and university admission tutors. It shows students can think logically, accurately process information, and skilfully manipulate numbers. Some degree-level subjects like physics, economics and engineering require a mathematics A-Level in order to undertake further study. Other subjects such as biological sciences, chemistry, medicine and architecture don’t make it a necessity, but they still have a considerable amount of mathematical content. With an A-Level in mathematics, students will find they are more prepared to deal with the mathematical element of their university courses. The modern world needs mathematicians. Mathematics and science are required for the continued development of our increasingly technological lives. The UK needs more mathematical skills for the financial, communication, and transportation sectors. Students might be close to finishing their secondary education, but there are thousands of 11-year-olds commencing their secondary-level education each year. They need someone to teach them mathematics, and it could be one of our students. After completing a mathematics degree, students can undertake a teacher-training scheme and with substantial government-backed financial incentives, mathematics teachers are generally well remunerated. Nevertheless, it is not just mathematics teachers that earn more – a mathematics degree is a great investment, whichever career is chosen. Careers ranging from urban planning and architecture to air traffic control and stock market trading are all available to mathematicians. On average, a graduate of any degree can expect to earn around £129,000 more in their lifetime compared to a person leaving education with two A-Levels. For mathematics and computing university graduates this figure rises to over £220,000! Employers look for hard-working, self-motivated, and intelligent people to join their staff. Obtaining a Mathematics A-Level shows that students have what it takes. They may not use algebra or probability in their job every day, but the transferable skills of analysis, logic, and problem solving will always come in handy.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Drakes Drive, St Albans, AL1 5AR |
Entry requirements: Minimum entry requirements and GCSE Mathematics grade 6 (minimum) but a grade 7 is strongly recommended. To study Further Mathematics a grade 8 is required. Course content: Papers 1 and 2 Pure Mathematics: Year 1 content: Topic 1: Algebraic Expressions, Topic 2: Quadratics, Topic 3: Equations and Inequalities, Topic 4: Graphs and Transformations, Topic 5: Straight Line Graphs, Topic 6: Circles, Topic 7: Algebraic Methods, Topic 8: Binomial Expansion, Topic 9: Trigonometric Ratios, Topic 10: Trigonometric Identities and Equations, Topic 11: Vectors, Topic 12: Differentiation, Topic 13: Integration, Topic 14: Logarithms and Exponentials Year 2 content: Topic 1: Algebraic Methods, Topic 2: Functions and Graphs, Topic 3: Sequences and Series, Topic 4: Binomial Expansion, Topic 5: Radians, Topic 6: Trigonometric Functions, Topic 7: Trigonometry and Modelling, Topic 8: Parametric Equations, Topic 9: Differentiation, Topic 10: Numerical Methods, Topic 11: Integration, Topic 12: Vectors Paper 3 Statistics and Mechanics: Year 1 Statistics Topic 1: Data Collection, Topic 2: Measures of Location and Spread, Topic 3: Representations of Data Topic 4: Correlation, Topic 5: Probability, Topic 6: Statistical Distributions, Topic 7: Hypothesis Testing Mechanics Topic 8: Modelling, Topic 9: Constant Acceleration, Topic 10: Forces and Motion, Topic 9: Variable Acceleration Year 2 Statistics: Topic 1: Regression, correlation and hypothesis testing, Topic 2: Conditional Probability, Topic 3: The normal distribution Mechanics: Topic 4: Moments, Topic 5: Forces and Friction, Topic 6: Projectiles, Topic 7: Application of Forces, Topic 8: Further Kinematics Assessment: Each paper is 100 marks assessed over 2 hours weighted at 33.33% of the qualification • Paper 1 and Paper 2: all of the Pure content above is assessed. Students must answer all questions. Calculators can be used in the assessment • Paper 3: The assessment comprises two sections: Section A: Statistics and Section B: Mechanics. Students must answer all questions. Calculators can be used in the assessment Students are required to purchase an A-Level Mathematics appropriate calculator in order to access this course. Students will be able to purchase the required Casio FX-CG50 calculator from the school in September. Why Mathematics and Further Mathematics at Samuel Ryder Academy? At Samuel Ryder Academy, there are mathematics teachers with excellent subject knowledge and a real passion for their subject. Students will be taught in small class sizes that allow them more time to seek guidance and support. A-Level Mathematics tends to be an entry requirement for any university course in the fields of science, engineering and economics. Even if students are not planning to follow such a course, an A-Level in mathematics is very well regarded by universities and employers as the skills that are developed through studying the subject are highly valued and sought after. Mathematical training disciplines the mind, develops logical and critical reasoning and develops analytical and problem-solving skills. The skills acquired by studying mathematics will also be of benefit to other A-Level subjects; the rigour and clarity of thought which is developed are skills much in demand amongst employers. Expectations of students: Mathematics is a challenging subject and for this reason, it should be noted that A-Level Mathematics is a step up from the GCSE course in terms of the demand of the content and the level of independent learning time required on both home learning and your own revision. Students are expected to keep up to date with all work, have folders which include classwork, assessments, assessment reviews, feedback questions and home learning. Students are expected to spend time independently, each week, revising, extending and assessing their knowledge and seek extra support when required. Career paths: An A-Level in mathematics will impress both prospective employers and university admission tutors. It shows students can think logically, accurately process information, and skilfully manipulate numbers. Some degree-level subjects like physics, economics and engineering require a mathematics A-Level in order to undertake further study. Other subjects such as biological sciences, chemistry, medicine and architecture don’t make it a necessity, but they still have a considerable amount of mathematical content. With an A-Level in mathematics, students will find they are more prepared to deal with the mathematical element of their university courses. The modern world needs mathematicians. Mathematics and science are required for the continued development of our increasingly technological lives. The UK needs more mathematical skills for the financial, communication, and transportation sectors. Students might be close to finishing their secondary education, but there are thousands of 11-year-olds commencing their secondary-level education each year. They need someone to teach them mathematics, and it could be one of our students. After completing a mathematics degree, students can undertake a teacher-training scheme and with substantial government-backed financial incentives, mathematics teachers are generally well remunerated. Nevertheless, it is not just mathematics teachers that earn more – a mathematics degree is a great investment, whichever career is chosen. Careers ranging from urban planning and architecture to air traffic control and stock market trading are all available to mathematicians. On average, a graduate of any degree can expect to earn around £129,000 more in their lifetime compared to a person leaving education with two A-Levels. For mathematics and computing university graduates this figure rises to over £220,000! Employers look for hard-working, self-motivated, and intelligent people to join their staff. Obtaining a Mathematics A-Level shows that students have what it takes. They may not use algebra or probability in their job every day, but the transferable skills of analysis, logic, and problem solving will always come in handy.