Mathematics
The Milton Keynes Academy - Milton Keynes
01908341700
Fulwoods Drive, Milton Keynes, MK6 5LA
Course summary

The aims and objectives of the AQA Advanced GCE Mathematics are to enable students to: • Understand and create Mathematical arguments. • Understand and use Mathematical language accurately. • Understand and use Mathematical proof. • Use Mathematical modeling in real-life scenarios. • Have a firm understanding of how pure maths links with mechanics. • Have a firm understanding of how pure maths links with statistics. Students are introduced to: • Proof; Algebra and Functions; Coordinate Geometry; Sequences and Series; Trigonometry; Exponentials and Logarithms; Differentiation; Integration; Numerical Methods. • Vectors; Quantities and units in Mechanics; Kinematics; Forces and Newton’s Laws; Moments. • Statistical Sampling; Data Presentation and Interpretation; Probability; Statistical Distributions; Statistical Hypothesis Testing. A qualification in A-level mathematics provides students with the opportunity to study many higher education courses and to embark on many different career paths. These include: • Accounting • Business • Scientific research • Medicine • Teaching • Construction • Engineering • IT

Entry requirements

5 or more GCSE subjects at grade 5+ including English and grade 7 or higher in Mathematics.

How you'll be assessed

During the 2-year course, students will study a mixture of pure, mechanical, and statistical Mathematics. Paper 1, Pure Mathematics: • Written exam • 2 hours long • 33⅓% of A-Level Paper 2, Pure and Mechanics: • Written exam • 2 hours long • 33⅓% of A-Level Paper 3, Pure and Statistics: • Written exam • 2 hours long • 33⅓% of A-Level

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityMilton Keynes
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressFulwoods Drive, Milton Keynes, MK6 5LA