Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes Teaching and Lecturing, Research, Archaeology, Civil Service, questions (one compulsory source based) 80 marks - 40% of A-level Museums, Advertising, Public Relations, Broadcasting, – Unit 3 (coursework) Journalism, Management and Law. Mathematics A Level Department: Mathematics Type of Qualification: AS / A2 Exam Board: Edexcel Additional Requirements: Grade 7 at GCSE Mathematics recommmended Course content kind of course? In Year 12, everyone studies: This course can complement study in many different subjects at A Level or University level. The Statistics option will develop Pure Mathematics 1 (P1): Algebra, geometry, sequences, vectors, useful skills for those doing Humanities subjects or Biology, while trigonometry, calculus and proof Mechanics has strong links with Physics A Level. Statistics and Mechanics: Sampling, Probability, Statistical distributions, AS Mathematics can also be ideal for arts or business students Kinematics, Forces and moments who want to continue developing mathematical skills. A There are ten teaching lessons per fortnight with an equal time of self-study and qualification in Mathematics is regarded very highly by all homework required. Interactive teaching is the norm, and extra-curricular activities universities whatever course is applied for. are offered to stretch the more able students to help them reach top grades. In Year 13, the units deepen the areas from Y12 but also include Binomial, Stretch & Challenge aiming for A*: – functions, parametric equations, radians and numerical methods. The Core modules in Year 13 need to be averaging 90% or above to be awarded an A* grade. Course Requirement: Students must be confident in GCSE algebra and shape topics, and complete Career prospects preparation work during the summer before starting Year 12, as well as pass a competency test in the first week of September.
Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes questions (one compulsory – source based) 80 marks - 40% of A-level Unit 3 (coursework) Teaching and Lecturing, Research, Archaeology, Civil Service, Museums, Advertising, Public Relations, Broadcasting, Journalism, Management and Law. Mathematics A Level Department: Mathematics Type of Qualification: AS / A2 Exam Board: Edexcel Additional Requirements: Grade 7 at GCSE Mathematics recommmended Course content In Year 12, everyone studies: Pure Mathematics 1 (P1): Algebra, geometry, sequences, vectors, trigonometry, calculus and proof Statistics and Mechanics: Sampling, Probability, Statistical distributions, Kinematics, Forces and moments There are ten teaching lessons per fortnight with an equal time of self-study and homework required. Interactive teaching is the norm, and extra-curricular activities are offered to stretch the more able students to help them reach top grades. In Year 13, the units deepen the areas from Y12 but also include Binomial, functions, parametric equations, radians and numerical methods. Course Requirement: Students must be confident in GCSE algebra and shape topics, and complete preparation work during the summer before starting Year 12, as well as pass a competency test in the first week of September. kind of course? This course can complement study in many different subjects at A Level or University level. The Statistics option will develop useful skills for those doing Humanities subjects or Biology, while Mechanics has strong links with Physics A Level. AS Mathematics can also be ideal for arts or business students who want to continue developing mathematical skills. A qualification in Mathematics is regarded very highly by all universities whatever course is applied for. Stretch & Challenge – aiming for A*: The Core modules in Year 13 need to be averaging 90% or above to be awarded an A* grade. Career prospects
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