Mathematics
Aims of the course:Â
- Understand mathematics and mathematical processes in a way that promotes confidence, structures processing skills and provides a strong foundation for progress to further studyÂ
- Take increasing responsibility for own learning and independence as well as evaluation of their own mathematical developmentÂ
- Understand coherence and progression in mathematics and how different areas of mathematics are connectedÂ
Content:Â
Edexcel A Level maths breaks the course down into three distinct areas, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, and Mechanics. These areas develop mathematical argument, language and proof, Mathematical problem solving, and Mathematical modelling. Students will need to build on their knowledge from GCSE into more challenging problems as well as knew content such as Calculus. The introduction of Statistics and Mechanics module in A Level means students have the chance to apply their skills in real life context such as kinematics, forces and conditional probability.Â
Curriculum mapÂ
| Year | Curriculum overview | Assessment |
| 12 | Students build on understanding from the GCSE curriculum, extending topics such as algebra, coordinate geometry, trigonometry and vectors before developing their understanding of differentiation and integration. Students will also cover Statistics content by exploring probability, statistical distributions and hypothesis testing. Units, kinematics and forces will be covered in the Mechanics section of the course. | No external assessment in Year 12 but there are rigorous internal assessments based on AS qualification |
| 13 | Maths in Year 13 the statistics content includes regression and correlation, normal distribution and conditional probability. Meanwhile turning moments, forces, projectiles and acceleration will be covered in Mechanics. In Pure maths the concepts developed in Year 12 will be extended with the addition of series and sequences, parametric equations and algebraic fractions. | Three exams are all sat at the end of Year 13. Â
Paper 1: Pure Maths 1  Paper 2: Pure Maths 2  Paper 3: Stats & Mechanics  Pure 1 and Pure 2 are both a mixture of year 12 and 13 content.   All exams are 2 hours long and each account for a third of the A Level qualification |
| Career opportunities (What can this qualification lead to)Â |
| Maths A Level is a highly regarded subject by employers and universities. It links into careers in engineering, medicine, computing and many more. For many scientific or engineering courses at university having an A Level in Maths is a pre-requisite. |
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