Mathematics

Course summary

The Mathematics A Level covers three areas of study: pure, mechanics and statistics. All three are compulsory. Pure Mathematics continues on from your GCSE studies. Algebra, geometry and trigonometry are all covered along with a new topic: calculus. Statistics covers sampling, probability and hypothesis testing, along with the studying of a real-world large set of data. Mechanics covers motion with constant acceleration, the application of forces and friction. Through studying A Level Mathematics, you will develop three key skills: problem solving, technical accuracy and the interpretation of mathematical models in the real world. Pure Mathematics: Algebra, trigonometry, differential and integral calculus, parametric equations, vectors, sequences and series, and modelling. Mechanics: Motion under constant and variable acceleration in one and two dimensions, Newton’s laws of motion, resolving forces in static and dynamic situations, and moments. Statistics: Location, spread and representation of data including standard deviation, sampling, linear and exponential trends, binomial and normal distributions, probability, and hypothesis testing.