Mathematics

Assessment

Three externally examined papers. Each paper is 2 hours long and provides 33.33% of the total A-level grade. Calculators can be used in all three papers. Papers 1 and 2 - Pure Mathematics The topics are proof, algebra and functions, coordinate geometry in the (x,y) plane, sequences and series, trigonometry, exponentials and logarithms, differentiation, integration, and vectors. The knowledge required for Paper 1 is assumed knowledge for Paper 2 and may be tested within parts of questions. Paper 3 - Applied Elements. Section A: The Statistics elements include: statistical sampling, data presentation and interpretation, probability, statistical distributions, and statistical hypothesis testing. Section B: The Mechanics elements include: quantities and units in mechanics, kinematics, forces and Newton’s laws, and moments.