Mathematics

Course summary

Mathematics at A Level is a course worth studying for its own sake and is both challenging and interesting. It builds on work covered at Higher Level GCSE, but also involves new ideas. It serves as a very useful support for many other subjects as well as being a much sought-after qualification in its own right. Students follow the Edexcel GCE Mathematics A Level specifications. Students will study Pure and Applied content (Mechanics and Statistics) over the course of the two years – two-thirds of the content will be Pure and one-third will be Applied. In Year 12, students have ten lessons per fortnight plus two homeworks. During this time students complete the AS Level Mathematics content. In Year 13, students have nine lessons per fortnight plus two homeworks. In this year students complete the A2 content that completes the A Level. Maths allows you to hone your ability to solve mathematical problems as well as abstract and scientific ones too. These problem-solving skills can then be applied to many different areas of your life. You’ll also learn how to analyse patterns, structures and problems, which will in turn, help you to develop a critical eye. This will come in handy in both further study and future careers. Maths at A Level will leave you with research skills that will allow you to find solutions to problems, investigate theories, and therefore give you the ability to find new information more effectively. Finally, your logical abilities will be developed so that you will have tools needed to tackle a number of diverse areas, from managing your finances to planning projects.