Mathematics (Further)
Campion School - Warwickshire
01926743200
Sydenham Drive, Leamington Spa, CV31 1QH
Course summary

You'll cover pure maths topics including: proof, algebra and functions, coordinate geometry, sequences and series, trigonometry, exponentials and logarithms, differentiation, integration, numerical methods and vectors. You'll also focus on statistics including statistical sampling, data presentation and interpretation, probability, statistical distributions and statistical hypothesis testing. Mechanics will cover quantities and units in mechanics, kinematics, forces and Newton's laws and moments. You'll learn through classroom-based teaching. There will be visits to university maths departments and the opportunity to take part in maths competitions and university guest lectures. There will be careers talks from professionals using their maths skills in the workplace and higher education maths experts. Maths skills are in demand across a variety of jobs and sectors. The transferable skills youll get are useful in careers from finance to engineering, commerce to healthcare. Maths A level provides a foundation for degrees, school leaver schemes, higher and degree apprenticeships in a variety of subjects including mathematics, actuarial science, the natural and physical sciences, medical and veterinary science, engineering, business and finance, economics, psychology and many more.

Entry requirements

At least five GCSE grades 9 to 4, including GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics. GCSE Mathematics grade 8.

How you'll be assessed

Assessment is through final examination at the end of the course. There will be 3 exam papers each of 2 hours duration. Exams will comprise short, single-mark questions to multi-step problems.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWarwickshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressSydenham Drive, Leamington Spa, CV31 1QH