Course information
Mathematics
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School - Camden
02074284600
Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RP
Course summary

Both year 12 and year 13 will cover pure math's, mechanics and statistics. Pure mathematics covers: proof, algebra, trigonometry, co-ordinate geometry, functions and graphs, sequences and series, differentiation, integration, logarithms, numerical methods and vectors. Statistics covers: representation and summary of data, probability, correlation and regression, discrete random variables, discrete and normal distributions and hypothesis testing. Mechanics covers: forces & Newton’s laws, kinematics and moments. LEARNING AND SKILLS: - Seeing patterns and generalizing them. - Communicating mathematically. - Choosing the level you need to work at for each unit. - Listening to class teacher and filling in the gaps in handouts to provide yourself with a good set of notes. - Solving problems individually, in pairs or in small groups. - Using matching and modelling activities to help you learn. - Using graphics calculator or appropriate computer software. - Use of large data set in statistics. - Taking part in discussions. - Doing experiments or collecting and interpret data. - Presenting or explaining your findings to the rest of the class. - Watching demonstrations from your teachers or peers. - Investigating open ended problems.

Entry requirements

8 or above in mathematics, Student who achieve a 6 or 7 in Mathematics may be accepted.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1 – Pure Math, Examination in Y13 (2-hours) 1/3 Paper 2 – Pure Math, Examination in Y13 (2-hours) 1/3 Paper 3 – Statistics and Mechanics, Examination in Y13 (2-hours) 1/3

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityCamden
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeGirls
AddressHighgate Road, London, NW5 1RP