Mathematics is a linear qualification, with a content that is common to all examination boards. The overarching themes covering the qualifications are threefold: mathematical argument, language and proof; mathematical problem solving; and mathematical modelling. The underlying principles include assessment that will encourage good understanding of mathematics applications, with pure mathematics embedded - problem solving and modelling being central to the course and a syllabus that builds confidence for students. The following topics are studied at A Level Mathematics: Pure: Algebra, co-ordinate geometry, polynomials, inequalities, language of maths and indices and surds. Differentiation, integration, trigonometry, logarithms. Differentiation, integration, natural logarithms and exponentials, functions, proof, numerical solution of equations. Binomial expansions, partial fractions, trigonometry, parametric equations, further techniques for integration and differential equations. Statistics: Exploring data, data presentation, probability, discrete random variables, combinations, The Binomial Distribution and hypothesis testing. Mechanics: Modelling, vectors, kinematics, Newton’s Laws of Motion, projectiles and forces, friction, moments, work, energy and power.
Grade 7 GCSE Maths and Grade 4 in English.
All assessments will be linear (examined at the end of the 2-year course, with 100% examination) containing both pure and applied (Mechanics and Statistics) mathematics. The examination structure will be 3 papers, the first two considering only Pure Mathematics whereas the third paper will have half of their content Mechanics with the other half Statistics. Paper 1: Pure Mathematics 1: 2 hour written examination, 100 marks, 33.33% Paper 2: Pure Mathematics 2: 2 hour written examination, 100 marks, 33.33% Paper 3: Statistics and Mechanics: 2 hour written examination, 100 marks, 33.33% All papers will expect the use of a calculator.
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| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
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| Address | Walkern Road, Stevenage, SG1 3RB |
Mathematics is a linear qualification, with a content that is common to all examination boards. The overarching themes covering the qualifications are threefold: mathematical argument, language and proof; mathematical problem solving; and mathematical modelling. The underlying principles include assessment that will encourage good understanding of mathematics applications, with pure mathematics embedded - problem solving and modelling being central to the course and a syllabus that builds confidence for students. The following topics are studied at A Level Mathematics: Pure: Algebra, co-ordinate geometry, polynomials, inequalities, language of maths and indices and surds. Differentiation, integration, trigonometry, logarithms. Differentiation, integration, natural logarithms and exponentials, functions, proof, numerical solution of equations. Binomial expansions, partial fractions, trigonometry, parametric equations, further techniques for integration and differential equations. Statistics: Exploring data, data presentation, probability, discrete random variables, combinations, The Binomial Distribution and hypothesis testing. Mechanics: Modelling, vectors, kinematics, Newton’s Laws of Motion, projectiles and forces, friction, moments, work, energy and power.
Grade 7 GCSE Maths and Grade 4 in English.
All assessments will be linear (examined at the end of the 2-year course, with 100% examination) containing both pure and applied (Mechanics and Statistics) mathematics. The examination structure will be 3 papers, the first two considering only Pure Mathematics whereas the third paper will have half of their content Mechanics with the other half Statistics. Paper 1: Pure Mathematics 1: 2 hour written examination, 100 marks, 33.33% Paper 2: Pure Mathematics 2: 2 hour written examination, 100 marks, 33.33% Paper 3: Statistics and Mechanics: 2 hour written examination, 100 marks, 33.33% All papers will expect the use of a calculator.