Mathematics

Course summary

The Maths A level course builds upon number, ratio and proportion, algebra, shape space and measure, and statistics and probability from GCSE and splits into 3 key strands. All students will be assessed on their knowledge of Pure Mathematics, Mechanics, and Statistics at the end of the course. In Pure Mathematics you study proof, algebra, and functions, coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane, sequences and series, trigonometry, exponentials and logarithms, differentiation, integration, numerical methods, and vectors. In statistics, you will study statistical sampling, data presentation and interpretation, probability, statistical distributions, and statistical hypothesis testing, and in Mechanics, you will study quantities and units in mechanics, kinematics, forces, and Newton’s laws and moments. The assessment objectives include a considerable emphasis on modeling, problem-solving, and reasoning and for this reason, any students considering this course must have Mathematical resilience.