Mathematics

Course summary

A Level Mathematics is designed to enable students to: • Further develop previously studied mathematical skills to solve more complex problems. • Use mathematics to communicate through logic and reasoning. • Recognise how situations can be represented mathematically and understand relations between ‘real world’ problems in modern-day Britain and mathematical models. Due to the nature of the subject, students are expected to work at a fast pace and effectively manage their time. The studying of mathematics at advanced levels requires the ability to work independently on private study outside of lessons. Students who take this course are highly motivated and enjoy the study of mathematics. Students will have the opportunity to learn new theorems, delve into the world of calculus, learn new techniques for problem solving, but most importantly, develop a true love for Mathematics. Course Content A Level Mathematics builds upon the knowledge gained through Higher Tier GCSE learning. • Core Skills: calculus, coordinate geometry, trigonometry, proof, numerical methods, polynomials. • Statistics: hypothesis testing, probability, normal and binomial distributions. • Mechanics: kinematics in one and two dimensions, Newton’s law and forces.