Entry requirements: Minimum entry requirements and a minimum of a grade 8 at GCSE Mathematics. Due to the challenging nature of the course, students will also be required to demonstrate a strong commitment to the course through engagement with enrichment and extra-curricular mathematics opportunities. Course content: • Paper 1: Core Pure Mathematics: Proof, Complex numbers, Matrices, Further algebra and functions, Further calculus, Further vectors, Polar coordinates, Hyperbolic functions, Differential equations • Paper 2: Core Pure Mathematics: Proof, Complex numbers, Matrices, Further algebra and functions, Further calculus, Further vectors, Polar coordinates, Hyperbolic functions, Differential equations • Paper 3: Further Mathematics Options Students will choose one of the following 4 options: 3A: Further Pure Mathematics 1 3B: Further Statistics 1 3C: Further Mechanics 1 3D: Decision Mathematics 1 • Paper 4: Further Mathematics Options Students will choose one of the following 7 options: 4A: Further Pure Mathematics 2 4B: Further Statistics 1 4C: Further Mechanics 1 4D: Decision Mathematics 1 4E: Further Statistics 2 4F: Further Mechanics 2 4G: Decision Mathematics 2 Assessment: Each paper is 75 marks assessed over 1 hr 30 mins weighted at 25% of the qualification. • Paper 1: Students must answer all questions. Calculators can be used in the assessment. Content from any part of the Pure mathematics specification may be included • Paper 2: Students must answer all questions. Calculators can be used in the assessment. Content from any part of the Pure mathematics specification may be included • Paper 3: Students must answer all questions. Calculators can be used in the assessment • Paper 4: 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. 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. We are unique in that we offer a significant level of choice in the optional unit paths which the majority of sixth forms do not. We believe that students who have a specific post 18 course in mind may benefit from specific optional modules and like to help accommodate this where possible which we have been able do for the past 5 cohorts of students. 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 and A-Level further mathematics even more so. Students are expected to keep up to date with all work, have folders which include classwork, assessments, assessment reviews, feedback questions, home learning. Students are expected to spend enough time independently each week, revising, extending and assessing their knowledge and seek extra support when is 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 and engineering require a Mathematics A-Level in order to undertake further study. Other subjects such as 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 the university courses significantly easier. 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.
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| 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 a minimum of a grade 8 at GCSE Mathematics. Due to the challenging nature of the course, students will also be required to demonstrate a strong commitment to the course through engagement with enrichment and extra-curricular mathematics opportunities. Course content: • Paper 1: Core Pure Mathematics: Proof, Complex numbers, Matrices, Further algebra and functions, Further calculus, Further vectors, Polar coordinates, Hyperbolic functions, Differential equations • Paper 2: Core Pure Mathematics: Proof, Complex numbers, Matrices, Further algebra and functions, Further calculus, Further vectors, Polar coordinates, Hyperbolic functions, Differential equations • Paper 3: Further Mathematics Options Students will choose one of the following 4 options: 3A: Further Pure Mathematics 1 3B: Further Statistics 1 3C: Further Mechanics 1 3D: Decision Mathematics 1 • Paper 4: Further Mathematics Options Students will choose one of the following 7 options: 4A: Further Pure Mathematics 2 4B: Further Statistics 1 4C: Further Mechanics 1 4D: Decision Mathematics 1 4E: Further Statistics 2 4F: Further Mechanics 2 4G: Decision Mathematics 2 Assessment: Each paper is 75 marks assessed over 1 hr 30 mins weighted at 25% of the qualification. • Paper 1: Students must answer all questions. Calculators can be used in the assessment. Content from any part of the Pure mathematics specification may be included • Paper 2: Students must answer all questions. Calculators can be used in the assessment. Content from any part of the Pure mathematics specification may be included • Paper 3: Students must answer all questions. Calculators can be used in the assessment • Paper 4: 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. 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. We are unique in that we offer a significant level of choice in the optional unit paths which the majority of sixth forms do not. We believe that students who have a specific post 18 course in mind may benefit from specific optional modules and like to help accommodate this where possible which we have been able do for the past 5 cohorts of students. 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 and A-Level further mathematics even more so. Students are expected to keep up to date with all work, have folders which include classwork, assessments, assessment reviews, feedback questions, home learning. Students are expected to spend enough time independently each week, revising, extending and assessing their knowledge and seek extra support when is 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 and engineering require a Mathematics A-Level in order to undertake further study. Other subjects such as 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 the university courses significantly easier. 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.