Mathematics

Assessment

There will be three 2 hour external exams in May/June at the end of year two. There is no coursework. • Paper 1 is a mix of pure maths and mechanics. The questions will be arranged in increasing level of difficulty, rather than separated into pure and mechanics. • Paper 2 is a mix of pure maths and statistics, with questions arranged in increasing level of difficulty rather than by topic. Some of the statistics questions will refer to a large data set, which you will need to have spent some time analysing during the course. • Paper 3 will be on pure mathematics only and will include a comprehension section, where you will answer questions based on a previously unseen mathematical article. 50% of the marks are for problem solving, modelling and mathematical reasoning. A level Mathematics requires calculator functions beyond that of the standard GCSE scientific calculators. We insist our students have a specific graphical calculator, the Casio fx-CG50. It is best to wait until you are at college where you can buy the fx-CG50 at a reduced price.