Mathematics
Wigston College - Leicestershire
01162881611
Station Road, Wigston, LE18 2DS
Course summary

You will study Pure Maths (two thirds of the course), Mechanics (one sixth of the course) and Statistics (one sixth of the course). Pure Content – Proof, Algebra and functions, Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane, Sequences and series, Trigonometry, Exponentials and logarithms, Differentiation, Integration, Numerical methods and Vectors. Statistics Content – Statistical sampling, Data presentation and interpretation, Probability, Statistical distributions and Statistical hypothesis testing. Mechanics Content – Quantities and units in mechanics, Kinematics, Forces and Newton’s laws and Moments.

Entry requirements

GCSE Grade 6 Maths.

How you'll be assessed

The course is assessed externally through three written exam papers sat at the end of the two years, each lasting two hours. There is no coursework element to any Mathematics A level. Paper 1 – Pure Mathematics. Paper 2 – Pure and Mechanics. Paper 3 – Pure and Statistics The statistics element in all A level Mathematics courses involves a pre-released, ‘real’ data set that students must become familiar with. This includes the use of technology to support the analysis. All level 3 Mathematics exams will require students to demonstrate three overarching skills throughout the papers: 1. Mathematical argument, language and proof 2. Mathematical problem solving 3. Mathematical Modelling

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityLeicestershire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressStation Road, Wigston, LE18 2DS