Mathematics

Course summary

Mathematics is the passport to any degree or apprenticeship, as it is accepted by all university courses and employers. Many courses at university level build on knowledge and skills which you will gain while still at school. Subjects that are required more often than others are referred to as facilitating subjects. Mathematics is a facilitating subject. We study familiar topics in more depth, as well as considering a broad range of new concepts including mechanics, which supports physics, and statistical methods, which are required for many other post 18 subjects, including psychology, biology and economics. The life skills gained include problem solving and logical reasoning. If you are choosing A Level Physics, then it is strongly recommended that you also study A Level Mathematics. Papers 1 & 2 - Pure mathematics Proof Algebra and functions Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane Sequences and series Trigonometry Exponentials and logarithms Integration Numerical methods Vectors Paper 3 – Statistics and mechanics Section A: Statistics Statistical sampling Data presentation and interpretation Probability Statistical distributions Statistical hypothesis testing Section B: Mechanics Quantities and units in mechanics Kinematics Forces and Newton’s laws Moments