Mathematics is a popular choice with students and develops logical reasoning, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
We will build on and extend areas of Maths you have already met at GCSE as well as introducing new and exciting concepts and ideas.
The course is challenging and will require you to have a good understanding of abstract concepts as well as being able to apply this understanding to real world situations.
Year 12
Pure Maths: includes topics of proof, algebra and functions, co-ordinate geometry, sequences and series, trigonometry, exponentials and logarithms, differentiation, integration, and numerical methods. Mechanics covers topics including vectors, kinematics, forces and Newton’s laws and moments, and has some overlap with Physics. Statistics includes statistical sampling, data presentation and interpretation, probability, statistical distributions, and hypothesis testing.
Year 13
Pure Maths includes trigonometrical functions, trigonometry and modelling, differentiation, integration, algebraic methods, parametric equations, numerical methods, vectors, sequences and series and binomial expansion. Mechanics includes forces and friction, applications and forces, and further kinematics. Statistics covers regression, correlation and hypothesis testing, conditional probability, and the normal distribution.
Paper 1: Pure 1
Written Exam
33%
Paper 2: Pure 2
Written Exam
33%
Paper 31: Statistics
Written Exam
17%
Paper 32: Mechanics
Written Exam
17%
Following study at A-Level, you may wish to continue your study of maths at university. You could also study business, accountancy science, computing engineering, or economics. This could lead to a future career as a Financial Advisor, Chartered Accountant, Finance Officer, or Finance and Investment Analyst.
