Mathematics at an advanced level is a demanding and stimulating course. Good study skills and consistent hard work are essential in order to be successful. It is a demanding course but the successful student will earn an impressive qualification that is highly regarded by universities and industry. The maths faculty offers courses that work within the ‘MEI Structured Mathematics scheme. There are elements of pure mathematics, statistics, and mechanics for A Level maths and, numerical methods, further statistics, and further mechanics for Further Mathematics. Each element will be taught as topic by subject specialists. You will be provided with full details of the content for each topic and a schedule that maps out how each element is taught and how the topics fit together. The pure topics build upon the algebra, geometry, and trigonometry learned at the GCSE level, whilst introducing and exploring new topics such as calculus and numerical methods.
In order to gain entry into Robert Smyth Academy Sixth Form you will need a minimum of 40 points, including a grade 4 in English and maths, from your best eight GCSEs. Grade 6 in GCSE maths.
For A Level, qualification is achieved by completing a 2-year course with three written exams of 2 hours. Your overall grade is determined by the aggregate score from all three papers you take. For Further Mathematics, qualification is achieved by completing further written papers in addition to the A Level.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Burnmill Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7JG |
Mathematics at an advanced level is a demanding and stimulating course. Good study skills and consistent hard work are essential in order to be successful. It is a demanding course but the successful student will earn an impressive qualification that is highly regarded by universities and industry. The maths faculty offers courses that work within the ‘MEI Structured Mathematics scheme. There are elements of pure mathematics, statistics, and mechanics for A Level maths and, numerical methods, further statistics, and further mechanics for Further Mathematics. Each element will be taught as topic by subject specialists. You will be provided with full details of the content for each topic and a schedule that maps out how each element is taught and how the topics fit together. The pure topics build upon the algebra, geometry, and trigonometry learned at the GCSE level, whilst introducing and exploring new topics such as calculus and numerical methods.
In order to gain entry into Robert Smyth Academy Sixth Form you will need a minimum of 40 points, including a grade 4 in English and maths, from your best eight GCSEs. Grade 6 in GCSE maths.
For A Level, qualification is achieved by completing a 2-year course with three written exams of 2 hours. Your overall grade is determined by the aggregate score from all three papers you take. For Further Mathematics, qualification is achieved by completing further written papers in addition to the A Level.