Useful Information
At A Level students will study core mathematics which
develops the ideas met at GCSE, such as Algebra, Graphs, and Trigonometry and
two applied units: Mechanics and Statistics. Studying Mathematics gives students
techniques for understanding and solving problems and it encourages the
development of a logical and enquiring mind.
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Course Overview
Students study Pure Mathematics, Statistics and Mecahnics.
Pure Mathematics develops the ideas met at GCSE, such as Algebra, Graphs, and
Trigonometry. Mechanics discusses forces that act on bodies and any resultant
motions with the help of modelling. Statistics is the study of data.
Students must be competent in manipulating algebraic
equations and should enjoy interpreting graphs.
The course is assessed by three 2 hour papers at the end of
year 2. All papers are calculator.
The exam board for this A Level is
Edexcel.
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Course Highlights
Course Specific Trips & Visits
The College runs a number of educational experiences each
year to enable students to contextualise their learning. These experiences
include trips and presentations by visiting speakers.
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Career Opportunities & Further Study
A Level Mathematics is welcomed as a qualification for a
variety of Higher Education courses.
A Mathematics qualification is vital for some subjects, such
as Engineering, and useful for others, such as Biochemistry. Students taking a
degree in Music will find Mathematics is valuable when they study
Acoustics.
Many Mathematics graduates work in Accountancy, Computing,
Engineering, Management or Teaching.
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Assessment
The course is assessed by three 2 hour papers at the end of
year 2. All papers are calculator.
The exam board for this A Level is
Edexcel.
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Entry Requirements
Students
wishing to include A Levels in their programme need to have (or expect to
achieve) at least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English at
grade 4 and mathematics at grade 7.
Students
will need a satisfactory school reference.
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