Mathematics

PURE MATHEMATICS
– Proof
– Algebra & functions
– Coordinate geometry
– Sequence & series

TRIGONOMETRY
– Exponentials & logarithms
– Differentiation
– Integration
– Vectors

STATISTICS
– Statistical sampling
– Data presentation & interpretation
Probability
– Statistical distributions
– Statistical hypothesis testing

MECHANICS
– Quantities & units in mechanics
– Kinematics
– Forces & Newton’s laws

Year 13

• Core 3 – Algebra, higher trigonometry; circles; numerical methods
• Core 4 – Algebra and functions; coordinate geometry in here dimensions; differentiation; integration; vectors
• Statistics 1 – Mathematical models in probability and statistics; representation and summary of data; probability; correlation and regression; discrete random variables; discrete distributions; the Normal distribution.

In each year there is a third module which is taken. This can be selected from a variety of options including Mechanics, Statistics and Decision Making.

How will I be assessed?

There are three, 2 hour papers equally weighted. Paper 1 and 2 are Pure Mathematics with paper 3 Statistics and Mechanics.

Where does this course lead?

A Level Mathematics is important for careers in engineering, computing, accountancy, economics, business, banking, air traffic control, retail management, architecture, surveying, cartography, psychology and, of course, teaching to name but a few. An A Level in Mathematics can be taken alongside almost any other combination of subjects.