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Mathematics, GCE A Level

  • 3

    Level
    Level 3

  • Duration
    2 years

  • Start Date
    September 2024

  • Venue
    Paston College

  • Course Code
    S9422

Start Date

  • September 2024, Full Time

Summary

You will acquire skills that are in high demand from employers and universities. You will develop skills such as team working, resilience, effective communication of complex ideas and the ability to use your own initiative.

The topics you will cover during this course are:

Pure mathematics: Proof, algebra, functions, graphs, coordinate geometry, sequences and series, trigonometry, exponentials and logarithms, calculus, numerical methods and vectors.

Statistics: Statistical sampling, data presentation and interpretation, probability, probability distributions and statistical hypothesis testing.

Mechanics: Models and quantities, kinematics in one dimension, kinematics in two dimensions, projectiles, forces, Newton’s laws of motion and rigid bodies.

You will have the opportunity to attend trips to inspire you and to enhance your passion for the subject. The Maths Inspiration trip to Cambridge allows you to see the wider applications of the subject. We also attend a Mathematical symposium in Norwich where you get the opportunity to be inspired by outstanding external speakers.

If you achieve good grades in GCSE Maths, you should consider taking mathematics further. Some students may be required to take on a bridging course on algebra prior to be accepted on the course.

Entry Requirements

3 A Level Programme
Minimum of 2 6/B grades and 3 4/C grades at GCSE. Vocational subjects cannot replace GCSEs for entry to an A Level programme.

Additional Entry Requirements
Grade 6 in GCSE Maths.

Assessment

You will be assessed by three written exam papers at the end of the course that cover the following topics: pure mathematics and mechanics, pure mathematics and statistics and pure mathematics and comprehension.

Progression

The transferable skills of logical thinking, problem solving and analysis that you will develop during this course are always in high demand. This will allow you to progress on to further mathematical study or enter employment in a variety of fields including banking, insurance, architecture, economics, medicine and law.

Fees

If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over please contact the Advice Shop.

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