TOPICS IN YEAR 1

Pure Mathematics

Linear, quadratic and polynomial equations, coordinate geometry and graphs, introductory calculus, indices and logarithms, trigonometry and vectors.

Statistics

Measures of location and dispersion, sampling and probability.

Mechanics

Newton’s laws of motion and kinematics in one dimension.

TOPICS IN YEAR 2

Pure Mathematics

Sequences and series, further calculus and trigonometry, parametric equations, differential equations and numerical methods.

Statistics

Statistical distributions and hypothesis testing.

Mechanics

Kinematics in two dimensions, statics and equilibrium.

A-level Mathematics will build on many of the topics covered at GCSE. However, there will be a greater emphasis on mathematical modelling, problem solving, reasoning and proof. You will also study two applied branches of mathematics, mechanics and statistics alongside pure mathematics. In the statistics component of the course, you will learn how to use statistical software to analyse a large data set.

Assessment

You will be assessed at the end of the second year with three two-hour exams. You can use a calculator in all three exams. There are no exams at the end of the first year. The exams will test your understanding of all topics covered in the course.

Two thirds of the questions will be on pure mathematics and the remaining third will cover statistics and mechanics.

Undergraduate Degree Options

Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Accountancy, Teaching or Engineering, specialising in either Aeronautical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering and Chemical Engineering.

Possible Career Options

Mathematics A-level is highly-admired and sort after by universities and employers. It is useful for many professions and courses which require problem solving, logical thinking and creativity. These include:

Engineering
Medicine
Accounting
Economics
Business
Architecture
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