Mathematics is a highly regarded A Level that develops students’ understanding of both Pure and Applied concepts. The A Level works well in combination with many other subjects, such as the Sciences, Business Studies, and Psychology, but is also a challenging and enjoyable course in its own right. The course aims to enable students to: - Understand mathematics and mathematical processes in a way that promotes confidence, fosters enjoyment, and provides a strong foundation for progress to further study. - Extend their range of mathematical skills and techniques. - Understand coherence and progression in mathematics and how different areas of mathematics are connected. - Apply mathematics in other fields of study and be aware of the relevance of mathematics to the world of work and to situations in society in general. - Use their mathematical knowledge to make logical and reasoned decisions in solving problems both within pure mathematics and in a variety of contexts, and communicate the mathematical rationale for these decisions clearly. - Take increasing responsibility for their own learning and the evaluation of their own mathematical development.
The standard entry criteria to study in the sixth form are a 9-4 in at least seven different subjects, including English and mathematics, which would usually be at grade 4 or above. To study mathematics, you will be required to achieve a grade of 6 at GCSE.
The A level consists of three externally examined papers; Pure Mathematics 1, Pure Mathematics 2, and Statistics and Mechanics. Each paper is a 2-hour written examination. Papers 1 and 2 may contain questions on any topic from the Pure Mathematics content. Paper 3 will contain questions on topics from the Statistics and Mechanics content. Calculators can be used in all examinations.
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Blackheath Lane, Stafford, ST18 0YG |
Mathematics is a highly regarded A Level that develops students’ understanding of both Pure and Applied concepts. The A Level works well in combination with many other subjects, such as the Sciences, Business Studies, and Psychology, but is also a challenging and enjoyable course in its own right. The course aims to enable students to: - Understand mathematics and mathematical processes in a way that promotes confidence, fosters enjoyment, and provides a strong foundation for progress to further study. - Extend their range of mathematical skills and techniques. - Understand coherence and progression in mathematics and how different areas of mathematics are connected. - Apply mathematics in other fields of study and be aware of the relevance of mathematics to the world of work and to situations in society in general. - Use their mathematical knowledge to make logical and reasoned decisions in solving problems both within pure mathematics and in a variety of contexts, and communicate the mathematical rationale for these decisions clearly. - Take increasing responsibility for their own learning and the evaluation of their own mathematical development.
The standard entry criteria to study in the sixth form are a 9-4 in at least seven different subjects, including English and mathematics, which would usually be at grade 4 or above. To study mathematics, you will be required to achieve a grade of 6 at GCSE.
The A level consists of three externally examined papers; Pure Mathematics 1, Pure Mathematics 2, and Statistics and Mechanics. Each paper is a 2-hour written examination. Papers 1 and 2 may contain questions on any topic from the Pure Mathematics content. Paper 3 will contain questions on topics from the Statistics and Mechanics content. Calculators can be used in all examinations.