Mathematics

Course summary

A-level maths is a basic entry requirement for any Science, Engineering, and Economics university course. Year 1: The course comprises content that is the same for all exam boards: • Pure & Mechanics. • Pure & Statistics. In Pure Maths you will extend your knowledge of Algebra, Trigonometry, and Vectors and study new topics such as Calculus (slopes of graphs and areas under graphs) and the laws of logarithms. Mechanics demonstrates the power of Mathematics when used in conjunction with the laws of Physics. You study motion using the surat equations & simple calculus and Newton’s Laws. Statistics develops data handling ideas and formalizes techniques for analyzing data and making reliable predictions in an uncertain world. As part of this, a large data set will be studied throughout the course. Year 2: The A-level course comprises 3 compulsory papers covering content that is the same for all exam boards. • Paper 1 is Pure. • Paper 2 is Pure & Mechanics. • Paper 3 is Pure & Statistics. In Pure Maths you will expand your knowledge of the topics looked at in Year 1 as well as look at Numerical Methods. Mechanics extends into looking at Projectiles, Resultant Forces, Friction, and moments. Statistics extends into looking at conditional probability and the Normal Distribution. As part of this, a large data set will be studied throughout the course.