Mathematics
July 27, 2023 2023-11-17 13:46Mathematics
A-Level Subjects
Mathematics A-Level
A level Board/code
Edexcel: 9MAO (Mathematics)
What do we cover in the course?
Pure Mathematics: Proof; Algebra and functions; Coordinate Geometry; Sequences and Series; Calculus, Trigonometry, Exponentials and logarithms; Numerical methods; Vectors.
Statistics and Mechanics: Data presentation and interpretation; Sampling; Probability; Statistical distributions; Hypothesis testing; Quantities and units in mechanics; Kinematics; Forces and Newtons’s laws; Moments.
How is it assessed?
Pure Mathematics: Two written examination papers (2 hours each)
Statistics and Mechanics: One written examination paper (1 hour)
Key skills required
Strong knowledge of GCSE Mathematics (or an equivalent course)
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
What entry requirements are there to study this course?
GCSE grade 8 or above (or equivalent qualification)
What is the course useful for?
Both A-Levels are an excellent foundation for university courses in: Science, Engineering, Economics and Business, as well as Mathematics, Actuarial Science and Statistics.
Any other information
University courses with a strong mathematical content: Mathematics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science and Statistics. A level Further Mathematics is also an excellent foundation for university courses in: Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics and Business.
Results 2022: Mathematics: Pass Rate: 100%; Grade A*-B: 53%
Further Mathematics A-Level
A level Board/code
Edexcel: 9FMO (Further Mathematics)
Students following A Level Further Mathematics must also study A-Level Mathematics
What do we cover in the course?
Additional Key syllabus elements for Further Mathematics:
‘Core’ (Pure) content: Further proof; Complex numbers; Matrices; Further algebra and functions; Further calculus; Further vectors; Polar coordinates; Hyperbolic functions; Differential equations.
Two additional units chosen from: Further Pure Mathematics 1; Further Pure Mathematics 2; Further Statistics 1; Further Statistics 2; Further Mechanics 1; Further Mechanics 2.
How is it assessed?
‘Core’ units: Two written examination papers (90 minutes each)
Additional units: Two written examination papers (90 minutes each)
Key skills required
Very strong knowledge of GCSE Mathematics (or an equivalent course)
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
What entry requirements are there to study this course?
GCSE grade 9 (or equivalent)
What is the course useful for?
University courses with a strong mathematical content: Mathematics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science and Statistics. A level Further Mathematics is also an excellent foundation for university courses in: Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics and Business.
Any other information
Results 2022: Further Mathematics: – Pass Rate: 100%.