Mathematics
Shireland CBSO Academy - Sandwell
0121 818 4620
Providence Place, West Bromwich, B70 8SZ
Course summary

The course allows you to build on your previous understanding of Mathematics from GCSE. You will expand your knowledge of Mathematics on algebra and functions and will learn to use Mathematics in the real world by studying mechanics and statistics. All these elements of the course make it applicable to almost any future career you might be considering. The modules covered in this course will also help you with other A level courses such as biology, chemistry and physics. You will have access to online interactive resources that have thorough worked solutions so that you can really understand how problems are solved. The resources will provide you with many tips and hints on how to best prepare yourself for each unit so that you have a good understanding of all the basics before you begin the unit. You can access this from home, so you can work at your own pace and ensure you have grasped an understanding of everything. This course also allows you to explore the use of technology, through the use of graphical calculators. You will be given one at the start of the course which you can use in lessons and in the exams. The calculator is very expensive, but we will provide this for you, so you do not have to purchase one. It’s an excellent tool to help you visualize graphs and solve lots of exciting equations.

Entry requirements

How you'll be assessed

Three 2-hour exams Paper 1: Pure Mathematics 33% Paper 2: Pure Mathematics 33% Paper 3: Applied Mathematics (Statistics and Mechanics) 33%

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthoritySandwell
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressProvidence Place, West Bromwich, B70 8SZ