Maths – A-Level Edexcel
Course entry requirements
Grade 7/8/9 at GCSE Mathematics
OVERVIEW OF COURSE
Students build a strong platform of core skills (algebra, trigonometry, curve sketching and calculus) which can be applied in a variety of increasingly challenging problems, as well as modelling real life situations in statistics and mechanics. We use a variety of approaches: teacher led explanations, modelling good practice, questioning, individual work, interactive games and peer demonstrations.
COURSE DETAILS AND ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
The content of A level mathematics is now the same for all exam boards. All Year 12 students will cover further mathematics, and may be considered to enter the AS level examination if they do not continue into Year 13. This is examined by two written papers. The A level qualification will be taken in four written papers at the end of year 13, two Pure Maths papers, one Decision Maths and one Mechanics paper.
Further Maths (Separate A-Level)
Further Maths students begin to appreciate the connection between different branches of Mathematics and put forth rigorous mathematical arguments using formal proof. They continue to develop their core skills, with a wider range of strategies and techniques, whilst broadening and deepening their applications to real life situations. We use a variety of approaches: teacher led explanations, modelling good practice, questioning, individual work, interactive games and peer demonstrations.
COURSE DETAILS AND ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
The topics covered in further mathematics build on those covered in A-level mathematics. Students will study further pure topics and develop their understanding of statistics and mechanics further.
WHERE CAN THIS COURSE TAKE ME?
A-Level Maths is a much sought-after qualification for entry into a wide variety of employment and higher education, being a valuable support to areas such as Science, Geography, Psychology, Business and Medicine, as well as a fascinating subject in its own right. A good Maths qualification is regarded highly both by employers and universities, often leading to higher salaries.
Both Mathematics and Engineering courses at university value Further Maths A-level very highly and it gives students a head start to their undergraduate studies.
Students are provided with information about a wide range of off-site enrichment opportunities and encouraged to participate in these to enhance their CV.
I CAN FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION BY
Looking at the AMSP website or email cnewell@wykhampark-aspirations.org