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| Why Do Mathematics A Level? |
Mathematics is an essential discipline
for many subjects at University level and many careers.
If you intend to read Science, Medicine, Engineering,
Economics or Finance, it is essential that you do Mathematics
A Level. Even if you do not intend to read a technical
subject, the A Level will signal to employers a degree
of intellectual rigour, improving your earning prospects
in almost any career.
Mathematics is also one of the most interesting and wide
ranging A Levels, covering both Pure Applications such
as Calculus and more Applied Applications such as Statistics
and Mechanics. It will complement any other A Level. |
| Requirements |
Entry onto the A Level course is by
way of a good GCSE grade at the Higher Tier. An equivalent
is accepted for students, who have studied under a different
system. Most students continue their study into Year 13,
to achieve the full A Level qualification.
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| Modules |
The course covers Pure Mathematics
and Applied Mathematics. The examination taken is Edexcel.
The Pure Mathematics is in the Core modules (C1 –
C4 inclusive). The Applied modules are Mechanics (M1)
and Statistics (S1). In Year 12, we cover C1, C2 and one
of M1 or S1. Either combination, if cashed in, would achieve
an AS qualification. In Year 13 we complete the full A
Level course by covering C3, C4 and the remaining module
from M1 and S1. C1, C2, M1 and S1 are AS units, whilst
C3 and C4 are A2 units.
In Years 12 and 13, Mathematics occupies 8 lessons on
the timetable. In each year, these are usually in the
form of 4 double periods, with the syllabus shared between
two teachers. There is one group studying A Level Mathematics
in both years. |
| Module Units Content |
Core Mathematics
C1
Algebra and functions, coordinate geometry in the xy-plane,
sequences and series, trigonometry, exponentials and logarithms,
differentiation and integration. C1 does not permit the
use of a calculator.
Core Mathematics C2
Algebra and functions, coordinate geometry in the xy-plane,
sequences and series, trigonometry, exponentials and logarithms,
differentiation and integration.
Core Mathematics C3
Algebra and functions, trigonometry, exponentials and
logarithms, differentiation, numerical methods and proof.
Core Mathematics C4
Algebra and functions, coordinate geometry in the xy-plane,
sequences and series, trigonometry, differentiation, integration
and vectors.
Statistics S1
Mathematical models in Probability and Statistics, representation
and summary of data, probability, correlation and regression,
discrete random variables, discrete distributions, the
Normal distribution.
Statistics S2
The Binomial and Poisson Distributions, continuous random
variables, continuous distributions, samples and hypothesis
testing.
Mechanics M1
Mathematical models in Mechanics, vectors, kinematics
of a particle, dynamics of a particle, statics and moments.
None of the modules covered has a coursework component.
The usual pattern of examination entry is to wait until
the summer to sit the first AS modules. This avoids a
break in consecutive study. In Year 13 the main examination
period is also the summer, with a few modules taken in
January, according to individual need. |
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