The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to: ● understand mathematics and mathematical processes in a way that promotes confidence, fosters enjoyment and provides a strong foundation for progress to further study. ● extend their range of mathematical skills and techniques. ● understand coherence and progression in mathematics and how different areas of mathematics are connected. ● 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. ● use their mathematical knowledge to make logical and reasoned decisions in solving problems both within pure mathematics and in a variety of contexts, and communicate the mathematical rationale for these decisions clearly. ● reason logically and recognise incorrect reasoning. ● generalise mathematically. ● construct mathematical proofs. ● use their mathematical skills and techniques to solve challenging problems that require them to decide on the solution strategy. ● recognise when mathematics can be used to analyse and solve a problem in context. ● represent situations mathematically and understand the relationship between problems in context and mathematical models that may be applied to solve them. ● draw diagrams and sketch graphs to help explore mathematical situations and interpret solutions. ● make deductions and inferences and draw conclusions by using mathematical reasoning. ● interpret solutions and communicate their interpretation effectively in the context of the problem. ● read and comprehend mathematical arguments, including justifications of methods and formulae, and communicate their understanding. ● read and comprehend articles concerning applications of mathematics and communicate their understanding. ● use technology such as calculators and computers effectively and recognise when their use may be inappropriate. ● take increasing responsibility for their own learning and the evaluation of their own mathematical development.
Admission to Level 3 programmes at Leigh Academy Minster is contingent upon strict entry requirements aimed at ensuring a high academic standard. These entry requirements are in place to guarantee that students entering Level 3 programmes are well-prepared and committed to the academic challenges and rigours associated with higher-level qualifications. Prospective students are expected to have demonstrated a strong foundation in relevant Level 2 qualifications. All programmes have an entry threshold of at least a GCSE grade 5 or an equivalent qualification. Students wishing to study science and/or mathematics require a minimum GCSE grade 7 or higher.
Paper 1: Pure Mathematics 1 (*Paper code: 9MA0/01) Paper 2: Pure Mathematics 2 (*Paper code: 9MA0/02) Topics: 1 – Proof 2 – Algebra and functions 3 – Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane 4 – Sequences and series 5 – Trigonometry 6 – Exponentials and logarithms 7 – Differentiation 8 – Integration 9 – Numerical method 10 – Vectors Paper 3: Statistics and Mechanics (*Paper code: 9MA0/03) Section A: Statistics Topics: 1 – Statistical sampling 2 – Data presentation and interpretation 3 – Probability 4 – Statistical distributions 5 – Statistical hypothesis testing Section B: Mechanics Topics: 6 – Quantities and units in mechanics 7 – Kinematics 8 – Forces and Newton’s laws 9 – Moments Each paper is: 2-hour written examination. 33.33% of the qualification.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Minster Road, Sheerness, ME12 3JQ |
The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to: ● understand mathematics and mathematical processes in a way that promotes confidence, fosters enjoyment and provides a strong foundation for progress to further study. ● extend their range of mathematical skills and techniques. ● understand coherence and progression in mathematics and how different areas of mathematics are connected. ● 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. ● use their mathematical knowledge to make logical and reasoned decisions in solving problems both within pure mathematics and in a variety of contexts, and communicate the mathematical rationale for these decisions clearly. ● reason logically and recognise incorrect reasoning. ● generalise mathematically. ● construct mathematical proofs. ● use their mathematical skills and techniques to solve challenging problems that require them to decide on the solution strategy. ● recognise when mathematics can be used to analyse and solve a problem in context. ● represent situations mathematically and understand the relationship between problems in context and mathematical models that may be applied to solve them. ● draw diagrams and sketch graphs to help explore mathematical situations and interpret solutions. ● make deductions and inferences and draw conclusions by using mathematical reasoning. ● interpret solutions and communicate their interpretation effectively in the context of the problem. ● read and comprehend mathematical arguments, including justifications of methods and formulae, and communicate their understanding. ● read and comprehend articles concerning applications of mathematics and communicate their understanding. ● use technology such as calculators and computers effectively and recognise when their use may be inappropriate. ● take increasing responsibility for their own learning and the evaluation of their own mathematical development.
Admission to Level 3 programmes at Leigh Academy Minster is contingent upon strict entry requirements aimed at ensuring a high academic standard. These entry requirements are in place to guarantee that students entering Level 3 programmes are well-prepared and committed to the academic challenges and rigours associated with higher-level qualifications. Prospective students are expected to have demonstrated a strong foundation in relevant Level 2 qualifications. All programmes have an entry threshold of at least a GCSE grade 5 or an equivalent qualification. Students wishing to study science and/or mathematics require a minimum GCSE grade 7 or higher.
Paper 1: Pure Mathematics 1 (*Paper code: 9MA0/01) Paper 2: Pure Mathematics 2 (*Paper code: 9MA0/02) Topics: 1 – Proof 2 – Algebra and functions 3 – Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane 4 – Sequences and series 5 – Trigonometry 6 – Exponentials and logarithms 7 – Differentiation 8 – Integration 9 – Numerical method 10 – Vectors Paper 3: Statistics and Mechanics (*Paper code: 9MA0/03) Section A: Statistics Topics: 1 – Statistical sampling 2 – Data presentation and interpretation 3 – Probability 4 – Statistical distributions 5 – Statistical hypothesis testing Section B: Mechanics Topics: 6 – Quantities and units in mechanics 7 – Kinematics 8 – Forces and Newton’s laws 9 – Moments Each paper is: 2-hour written examination. 33.33% of the qualification.