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If you enjoyed learning Mathematics at school, why not consider taking your interest to A Level? You will extend your skills in algebra, trigonometry and geometry from GCSE and will be introduced to new areas of Mathematics such as calculus (for maximising functions), series (for calculating regular savings account balances) and exponentials (for working out how many radioactive particles remain).
You’ll use technology to do data analysis with large data sets. You’ll also develop your skills in probability and discover new ideas such as the normal distribution (what’s a good IQ score?), regression for making predictions and hypothesis testing. In addition, you will learn about forces, motion, moments and vectors, including calculating how long it will take a car to drive up a hill when it is pulling a caravan.
Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including a grade 6 in Mathematics. More importantly, you need to enjoy Mathematics – especially algebra!
If you are expecting a grade 7 or above, you could consider taking A Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics
You will study the following: 2/3rds Pure Maths: Extend your skills in algebra, trigonometry and coordinate geometry from GCSE. Plus new topics such as:
1/6th Mechanics:
1/6th Statistics:
Lesson activities are wide ranging, from classroom discussions on how best to mathematically model a situation, to practising problem solving questions in pairs. Information Technology, such as spreadsheets, graphic calculators and online apps will be used to introduce and explore concepts. Students will also participate in the Senior Maths Challenge and can help out at Mathematics competitions for feeder schools we organise every year.
100% exams; consisting of three exam papers, each two hours long.
Textbooks for the two years: £80.
Course materials per year:
£14.50.
New calculator: £20 - £60, depending on the scientific/graphical
model.
