Studying Mathematics helps students to develop a logical approach to problem-solving, as well as their mathematical knowledge and skills. It is, therefore, useful preparation a wide range of degree courses.

A Level Maths builds on the knowledge and skills you learnt during your GCSE studies. It starts to introduce some complex and interesting ideas about the relationship between all aspects of maths and science:

Pure Maths includes the methods and techniques which underpin the study of all other areas of mathematics, such as, proof, algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and vectors. Alongside Pure Maths, you will look at two of the main applications of maths, Statistics and Mechanics.

Statistics relates to the collection, analysis, interpretation or explanation and presentation of data. This branch of Mathematics is used in situations involving variability or uncertainty, such as weather forecasting, finance or assessing the effects of medicines.

Mechanics relates to the study of motion and the physical world, modelling real-life scenarios and doing calculations using velocity, acceleration and forces. The study of mechanics heavily supports those students who are also studying physics and is of particular benefit to students who wish to follow an Engineering career pathway.

Studying Maths gives you the skills and knowledge you need to solve problems and to model situations and can be applied to many careers.

The course covers mathematical topics such as integration, representing and analysing data and logarithms.

Future opportunities:
Maths opens up opportunities in almost any area of study or employment including accounting, actuarial work, engineering, science, medicine and pharmaceuticals.

Many University and Level 4 courses have a high maths and statistics content including social sciences, business and economics. For many STEM and economics degree courses, A level Mathematics is an essential pre-requisite. For others, such as Medicine, Dentistry, Geography and Finance, studying A level Mathematics is very useful, as it helps to keep students’ mathematical skills fresh and prepares them for the maths they will encounter during their degree.

A minimum of five subjects at grade 4 (or above) including English Language and at least grade 6 (or above) in Maths.

AS/A-level Mathematics follows the Edexcel syllabus. It is assessed by examination at the end of the course. We expect students to have at least a grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics and at least a grade 4 in four other GCSE subjects, in order to be accepted for this course. Pupils are taught for 5 periods a week in year 12 and 5 in year 13 and are expected to undertake considerable independent study outside of lessons. For an AS Level in Mathematics, this is normally studied in year 12. AS Level Mathematics: Paper 1, Pure Maths, 2 hrs Paper 2, Statistics and Mechanics, 1 hr A Level Mathematics: Paper 1, Pure Maths, 2 hrs Paper 2, Pure Maths, 2 hrs Paper 3, Statistics and Mechanics, 2 hrs More details can be found on the EDEXCEL Website https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/mathematics-2017.html