Mathematics

Course summary

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.