Mathematics
Liverpool College - Liverpool
01517244000
Queen's Drive, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, L18 8BG
Course summary

• Studying A-level mathematics is both challenging and rewarding. Mathematics can be studied for its own inherent beauty, or as a vital ingredient for degree level study in Engineering, Finance or the Physical Sciences. Where possible, we try to emphasise that the developed mathematical skills are transferable to other subjects and contexts. • It is the most popular A-level course taken nationally and highly valued by Universities and employers alike. Indeed, Mathematics is the top facilitating subject for University courses, often being listed as either an essential, or desirable criteria for a variety of courses. • To succeed at mathematics A-level you need combine a good mathematical ability with high levels of resilience and problem solving. We learn from mistakes in maths and so the ability to take responsibility for your own learning and to doggedly work at a problem is a vital ingredient for any A-level mathematics student

Entry requirements

– 7 in GCSE mathematics - Passes at grade C or above including English and Mathematics

How you'll be assessed

• The A-level course is assessed by three papers, all taken in the summer examinations session in Y13: • Pure 1 (100 marks) • Pure 2 (100 marks) • Applied paper (Statistics and Mechanics – 100 marks) All papers are 2 hours in duration. Throughout the course you will be frequently assessed through both topic-based and summative tests. Following every assessment you will be provided with feedback and next steps for improvement.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityLiverpool
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressQueen's Drive, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, L18 8BG