Mathematics

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).