A Level Mathematics

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*Please choose 3 subject courses from different blocks, you will automatically be added to Maths or English resit classes on enrolment if you do not achieve required 4 in Maths or English Lit/Lang but you must still meet requirements for entry per subject.

Mathematics AQA A Level 7357
QAN 603/1164/2
 
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
Two thirds of the course involves studying Pure Mathematics. Students will further develop the algebra and trigonometry they met at GCSE. They will also study new concepts such as calculus, vectors, exponentials and logarithms. Calculus is the study of continuous change and is a key concept with applications in many areas. Vectors describe positions in 3D space and are used extensively, for example in computer graphics

The other third of the course is equally shared between Statistics and Mechanics. Statistics involves analysing data, learning about probability and probability distributions, including the binomial and normal distributions. It also includes studying hypothesis testing, which is determining whether the data collected is sufficient to confirm a hypothesis. Mechanics is the mathematics of forces and motion and students will study Newton's Laws of motion, kinematics, momentum, friction and projectiles.

HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?
The entire course is assessed by examination. There will be three 2 hour exams at the end of year 13. There is no coursework element.

WHAT WILL I NEED TO STUDY THIS COURSE?
Students will need to have achieved a GCSE grade 6 in Mathematics, having taken the Higher tier paper.

WHERE NEXT?
Mathematics is a highly regarded A Level. It is very useful if students are considering careers in business, IT, science, engineering, psychology or accountancy amongst many others. It also will help students if they are studying subjects at A Level that use mathematical ideas such as Science subjects, Psychology and others.