Mathematics
Bourne Academy - Lincolnshire
01778422365
Edinburgh Crescent, Bourne, PE10 9DT
Course summary

A-level Mathematics builds on what you have already studied, and introduces new and exciting topics. You will develop your reasoning skills, as well as your ability to construct coherent mathematical proofs. Your range of mathematical skills will be extended, as you use the techniques taught to solve longer unstructured problems. You will make links between the different areas of maths studied, and the wider curriculum. YEAR ONE Core Pure: This builds upon the mathematics covered in GCSE. It includes topics such as algebra, further trigonometry, polynomials, co-ordinate geometry and an introduction to calculus. Mathematical Applications: This includes mechanics (motion, vectors and forces) and statistics (data presentation, interpretation and probability) YEAR TWO Core Pure: The pure mathematics covered at AS-level will be built upon further and will include: Further calculus techniques, proof, functions and parametric equations. Mathematical Applications: This will include further mechanics (as for AS and also includes moments) and statistics (as for AS and also includes sampling and hypothesis testing).

Entry requirements

6 x GCSEs / BTEC Level 2 at grade 5 or above (including English Language AND Maths at grade 5) plus any subject specific entry requirements. In addition, students must have GCSE Grade 7 in Maths (or equivalent at BTEC Level 2). To study Further Maths, you must have a GCSE Grade 8 in Maths.

How you'll be assessed

Students will be examined on the full two year course at the end of the second year. This will take the form of three papers; Two Pure Maths papers and one Applied Paper. The whole two year course is examined, with topics from year 1 and 2 combined in these three exams.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressEdinburgh Crescent, Bourne, PE10 9DT