Mathematics

Course summary

The course aims to develop a student’s understanding of mathematics and to use and apply standard techniques. Students will reason, interpret and communicate mathematically. They will solve problems within mathematics and in other contexts. •A-level Mathematics is 100% prescribed, containing both pure and applied maths. •The use of technology in the classroom is encouraged, so a large data set will be provided for students to analyse. Some exam questions will be based on this so students need to be familiar with it. •The applied content is drawn from statistics and mechanics. •Pure Mathematics builds on GCSE and builds on previous work done on trigonometry and calculus. •Statistics is concerned with the collection, analysis and interpretation of data. •Mechanics is the branch of mathematics concerned with the study of forces that act on bodies and any resultant motion that they experience. Students will understand, interpret and apply the effects of these constant and variable forces using mathematical skills. You: Students need very good algebra skills. Year 11 pupils should ask their Mathematics teacher to see if he/she thinks they are suited to the course. Mathematics is highly valued by Higher Education institutions for admission onto a range of courses – Mathematics, Engineering, the sciences, Architecture, Business and Law – and also by prospective employers. Please access the Ripley St Thomas Sixth Form courses section for more information https://ripleystthomas.com/sixth-form/courses/