science & mathematics
A-LEVEL
mathematics
REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
3 A highly regarded subject, which complements all other
courses.
3 You enjoyed Mathematics at GCSE and like a challenge.
3 You want to progress to a degree or career where
Mathematics is a key component.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
Algebra, coordinate geometry, polynomials, trigonometry,
logarithms and calculus. Alongside these topics, you will study
the application of Mathematics; you will look at data processing
and interpretation, probability, hypothesis testing, kinematics,
Newton’s laws of motion and problems involving variable
acceleration.
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
Two exams at the end of the first year.
Three exams at the end of the second year.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE THIS COURSE
• Grade 7 or above in GCSE maths and a GCSE average of 5.5
or above
• confidence using GCSE algebra and you will be expected to
demonstrate your skills during our induction