Maths
Why do maths at A level?
Mathematics is a fascinating subject and for many people this is a sufficient reason to study it at A-Level. Others are motivated by its key role in the development of science and of course it is fundamental to the study of engineering.
Course outline
This course is for students wishing to study mathematics, sciences or engineering at university. It can be studied in conjunction with AS Physics or AVCE Engineering. It will lead to an A/S mathematics qualification allowing further study of the full A level if successful. A minimum Grade of D is required at AS level to progress onto A2.
Paper 1: Pure Mathematics
33%, 2 hours, 100 marks |
Any A level pure mathematics content can be assessed on either paper |
Paper 2: Pure Mathematics
33%, 2 hours, 100 marks |
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Paper 3: Statistics and Mechanics
33%, 2 hours, 100 marks |
Any A level applied content assessed
Section A: Statistics (50 marks) Section B: Mechanics (50 marks) |
Paper 1: Pure Mathematics
67%, 2 hours, 100 marks |
AS pure mathematics content assessed |
Paper 2: Statistics and Mechanics
33%, 1 hour, 50 marks |
AS applied content assessed
Section A: Statistics (50 marks) Section B: Mechanics (50 marks) |
Get ahead of the game
Year 12 books
C1 ISBN-13: 978-0435519100
C2 ISBN-13: 978-0435519117
M1 ISBN-13: 978-0435519162
Year 13 books
C3 ISBN-13: 978-0435519094
C4 ISBN-13: 978-0435519070
D1 ISBN-13: 978-1846908934
Helpful websites:
BBC Bitesize http://www.bbc.co.uk
Maths revision Http://www.mathsrevision.net
Maths Dictionary http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com
This course will prepare me for…
This course is for students wishing to study mathematics, sciences or engineering at university. It can be studied in conjunction with AS Physics or Tecbacc Engineering. It will lead to an A/S mathematics qualification allowing further study of the full A level if successful. A minimum Grade of D is required at AS level to progress onto A2.
Quotes
“Beauty is the first test: There is no permanent place in the world for ugly mathematics” Bertrand Russell