Qualification: A-Level | Exam board: Edexcel

An A-Level in Maths will help develop your understanding of mathematics and mathematical processes in a way that promotes confidence and fosters enjoyment to develop abilities to reason logically.

This course will allow you to see how different areas of mathematics are connected, recognise how a situation may be represented mathematically, and understand the relationship between ‘real world’ problems. You will enhance your problem solving skills, learn mathematical techniques and use them in solving these ‘real world’ problems.

A-Level Maths can lead to a rewarding career in finance, engineering, economics or a wide range of other industries.

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Year one content

You will study the following modules:

  • Pure Mathematics, which includes proof, algebra, coordinate geometry, trigonometry, exponentials and logarithms, differentiation, integration and vectors.
  • Statistics and Mechanics, which includes statistical sampling, data presentation and interpretation, probability, statistical distributions and statistical hypothesis testing, quantities and units in Mechanics, Kinematics, Forces and Newton’s laws.
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Year two content

You will study the following modules:

  • Pure Mathematics Two which builds on the content of the topics covered in Year one and also includes sequences, series, and numerical methods.
  • Statistics and Mechanics which builds on the content of the topics covered in Year one, and also includes moments, friction and projectile motion.

In addition, the type of questions in year two require a greater level of problem solving skills, and require more in-depth knowledge than in year one.

Additional information

A Level Maths is an excellent qualification for continuing the study of mathematics at university, and can lead to a rewarding career in finance, engineering, economics or a wide range of other industries.

It is important that you complete the Summer workbook that we set to support the smooth transition from GCSE to A Level Maths. However, bridging units are in place at the start of the course along with study support sessions and interventions to help with the higher level of study from September.

You are encouraged to support each other by working in small groups and also have access to extra support if needed.

The A-Level course is assessed by three exams at the end of the two years.

The results are then amalgamated to give an overall result in A Level Maths. The course encourages independent learning, time management, working in small groups providing support for each other and, of course, a deep love of the subject.

Some of our subjects are subject to standard entry requirement and some have additional requirements. Please see below:

Subject specific entry requirements

  • 6 in Maths

Standard entry requirements

  • At least five GCSEs at grades 9-4 including English Language and Maths (one Vocational or Technical qualification at Merit or above may be counted)

AND

  • At least grade 4 (or Merit for Vocational or Technical qualifications) in any subject(s) that you have taken at GCSE and wish to continue studying at Level 3

AND

  • Average GCSE (best 8) of at least 4 (38 on the old points table)

AND

  • Grade 4 (or Merit), at least, in any subject previously studied
  • Students will take either 3 A Level subjects or 1 AAQ subject with 2 A Levels
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