Mathematics

Course summary

Studying A-level maths will allow you to explore both pure and applied maths in a variety of settings. There will be an emphasis on problem-solving, reasoning and modelling, and a requirement for the use of technology to permeate teaching and learning. The content of the two-year mathematics course will include: pure maths: this is the study of the abstract mathematical concepts that lie behind real-world applications. This can be thought of as the study of the language of mathematics, with emphasis on appreciating the beauty of the maths itself, rather than its wider uses. Mechanics: closely linked to physics and used to model the movement of objects and application of forces in the real world. This takes the interlinked concepts of speed, distance and time and extends them to more complex settings. Statistics: data representation and analysis. This builds on the concepts seen at GCSE and stretches them further, with extra emphasis on looking at probability, correlation and distributions.