Mathematics
“The Mathematician’s Patterns… Must be beautiful. Beauty is the first test: There is no permanent place in the work for ugly mathematics.”
Subject Specific Entry Criteria
- Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics (Desirable, GCSE Mathematics Grade 7)
Exam Board
Units Studied
Proof, Algebra and Functions, Coordinate Geometry, Sequences and Series, Trigonometry, Exponentials and Logarithms, Differentiation, Integration, Numerical Methods, Vectors, Statistical Sampling, Data Presentation and Interpretation, Probability, Statistical, Distributions, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Quantities and Units in Mechanics, Kinematics, Forces and Newton’s Laws, Moments Linear Course examined at the end of two years.
- Paper 1 – 100 Marks ( Pure Content Only)
- Paper 2 – 100 Marks (Pure Content 50 Marks, Mechanics Content 50 Marks)
- Paper 3 – 100 Marks (Pure Content 50 Marks, Statistics Contents 50 Marks)
Course Information
Mathematics is a challenging but worthwhile course which can provide you with the skills and problem solving capability required in a rapidly changing world. The course in Mathematics will develop mathematical problem solving skills through use of mathematical argument, language and proof and enable students to apply these skills to mathematical modelling. Students will explore three main areas of Mathematics; Pure Mathematics, Mechanics and Statistics.
Possible Career Paths
There are very few degree subjects for which a Maths A Level would not be useful. Maths is a way of thinking, a set of tools, which give you valuable problem solving skills. Traditional careers tend to be Accountancy, Analysts, Construction, Computing & IT, Education, Engineering, Financial Services, Operational Research to name but a few.
Extra Curricular
UKMT Senior Maths Challenge and Team Maths Challenge. Sixth Form students also have the opportunity to teach students in other year groups.