Sixth Form Subjects

Mathematics

 Course Overview

Mathematics at AS and Advanced GCE is a course worth studying not only as a supporting subject for the physical and social sciences, but in its own right. It is challenging but interesting. It builds on work students will have met at GCSE, but also involves new ideas that some of the greatest minds of the millennium have produced. It serves as a very useful support for many other qualifications, as well as being a sought after qualification for the workplace and courses in higher education.

Course Content and Assessment

While studying Mathematics students will be expected to:

• use mathematical skills and knowledge to solve problems
• solve quite complicated problems by using mathematical arguments and logic
• understand and demonstrate what is meant by ‘proof’ in Mathematics
• simplify real-life situations using Mathematics to show what is happening and what might happen in different circumstances
• use the Mathematics learnt to solve problems given in a real-life context
• use calculator technology and other resources (such as formulae booklets or statistical tables) effectively and appropriately; understand calculator limitations and when it is inappropriate to use such technology

Additionally, we offer students various enrichment opportunities, including the opportunity to take part in the UKMT individual challenges and Senior Team Challenge.

Assessment:

• A level Mathematics has three papers containing:
• Pure Mathematics, Pure and Mechanics, Pure and Statistics
• AS Mathematics can be studied in Year 12 only to lead to AS qualification and is assessed on two papers:
  Pure and Mechanics, Pure and Statistics

Learning Methods

Content in the pipeline.

Future Pathways

A Sunday Times survey suggested that people with A-level Mathematics earn an average 10% more than those without A-level Mathematics! Advanced GCE Mathematics is a much sought-after qualification for entry to a wide variety of full-time courses in higher education. Higher Education courses or careers that either require Advanced GCE Mathematics or are strongly related include:

Entry Requirements

A grade 6 or above in GCSE Mathematics for A level Mathematics.

Students not achieving this grade will need to discuss their entry onto the course with Mr Franz.

Student Testimonial

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Other courses of interest

• Further Mathematics
• Physics
• Computer Science

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