Mathematics
Bloxwich Academy - Walsall
01922710257
Leamore Lane, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS2 7NR
Course summary

The units of this course have been designed to encourage students to: - Develop abilities to reason logically and recognise incorrect reasoning, to generalise and to construct mathematical proofs. - Extend their range of mathematical skills and techniques and use them in ‘real-world’ problems and standard and other mathematical models and how these can be refined and improved. - Use Mathematics as an effective means of communication. - Develop an awareness of the relevance of Mathematics to other fields of study, to the world of work and to society in general. Through studying the Pure units you will study Algebra and function, Coordinate geometry in the (x,y) plane, Sequences and series, Differentiation, Integration, Trigonometry, Exponentials and Alogarithms, Numerical methods and Vectors. In Statistics and Mechanics, you will study Statistical sampling, Data presentation and interpretation, Probability, Statistical distributions, Kinematics, Forces and Newton’s Law.

Entry requirements

At least a Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics is required. You will need a minimum of 5 GCSE levels, grades 4-9, including English and Maths and at least three other subjects.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Pure Mathematics 1 (33.3%) 2 Hours - 100 Marks Paper 2: Pure Mathematics 2 (33.3%) 2 Hours - 100 Marks Paper 3: Statistics and Mechanics (33.3%) 2 Hours 100 Marks

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWalsall
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressLeamore Lane, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS2 7NR