Mathematics A level

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A level Mathematics is a very popular and successful course developing skills of logical deduction, reasoning and analysis. Although many combine Mathematics with Science, Business and Economics courses, others choose to complement Arts and Humanities courses.

Coursework/Examination Requirement
100% written examination.

Paper 1
Assesses the following content: Proof, including proof by deduction, proof by exhaustion. Algebra and functions: including indices, surds, quadratic functions-solving and graphing. Co-ordinate geometry: parallel and perpendicular lines, equations of circles and parametric equations. Sequences and series: including binomial expansion, arithmetic and geometric sequences and series; Trigonometry; Exponentials and logarithms, differentiation, integration, numerical methods.

Paper 2
May assess any content from Paper 1 plus additional Mechanics content: Vectors, including in 2-D and 3-D, magnitude and direction, graphical and algebraic calculations. Quantities and units in mechanics, including understanding and use of quantities and units, velocity, accelaration force, weight, moment; Kinematics: use the language of kinematics, including position; displacement and speed. Forces and Newton’s Law, includingNewton's first 3 laws and model friction and calculate the coefficient of friction; Moments, understand and use moments in simple static context.

Paper 3
May assess any content from Paper 1 plus additional Statistics content: Statistical sampling: use different sampling techniques and understand the terms 'population' and 'sample'; Data presentation and interpretation: interpret diagrams for single and bi-variable data, calculate averages and measures of spread; Probability: calculate probabilities and use mutually exclusive and independent events; Statistical distributions: use simple, discrete probability distributions and normal distribution: Statistical hypothesis testing.

Staff Contact
Mr T. Cook (Head of Mathematics) - t.cook@wymcol.org

Grade 7 at Mathematics.

A classwiz or graphics calculator is recommended.

Mathematics is a very important subject for students considering careers in Science, Engineering, Medicine, Accountancy, Banking, Computer Science, Architecture, Statistical Research and numerous other areas where logical thinking and strong numeracy skills are required.