Edexcel A Level
Why study Mathematics?
The main reason to study Mathematics should be that you enjoy the subject. If you study something you enjoy you are likely to do better at it. You will be given the opportunity to develop a number of skills including problem solving, logic and analysing situations. Our aim is to develop interest and enthusiasm for the subject. If you are looking further ahead, Mathematics is one of the traditional subjects and a good grade in the subject should boost an application for almost every course. If you have a solid understanding of the GCSE concepts before you start you should do well in the subject.
What will I study?
We study Edexcel Mathematics.
The course is divided into two areas which include studying the topics listed:
Pure Mathematics
Proof, algebra and functions, coordinate geometry in the (x,y) plane, sequences and series, trigonometry, exponentials and logarithms, differentiation, integration, and vectors.
Statistics and Mechanics
Statistics: statistical sampling, data presentation and interpretation, probability, statistical distributions and statistical hypothesis testing.
Mechanics: quantities and units in mechanics, kinematics, forces and Newton’s laws and moments.
How will I study?
During the A level course you will encounter many new concepts and skills. These are explored and explained in lessons through a variety of activities; these activities include both group work and independent study. Questions and assessments are frequently set to consolidate learning, allowing new skills to be practised and applied. Work will be marked with an action to complete to help develop the students understanding of a topic. Facing up to problems as they arise and solving them will ensure the student makes good progress.
How will my work be assessed?
Three exams, each 2 hours, all equal weighting
- Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1
- Paper 2 Pure Mathematics 2
- Paper 3 Statistics and Mechanics
What are the entry requirements?
Maths GCSE Grade 6 or above