ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MUSIC Why study A level Maths? It is interesting, challenging and rewarding. It teaches you precision and the ability to think logically. It is important in helping you to understand and succeed with other subjects; indeed, it is a compulsory A-level qualification for many degree courses. It is widely regarded as a good qualification to have and it could be useful to you throughout your career. It is essential if you wish to study mathematics at university What qualities should an A-level Maths student have? You must be interested in mathematics. Do you enjoy algebra and problem solving? You must have determination. It can be demanding, if you get stuck you must not give up. You must work consistently hard as many topics build on previous topics due to the progressive nature of mathematics. You have to keep on top of the work on a modular course. You must be prepared to ask for help when you need it - being shy is no excuse! You must be organised and responsible in your studies - it is your future. How many people do A-level Maths at Ripon Grammar School? There are 90 in the Lower Sixth in five sets. About three quarters of our AS students continue to A2 level. Exam Board OCR Course Unit H142 (AS) H542 (A2) A level music is a highly academic subject that develops skills in analysis, logic and source evaluation. That being said, it is a highly creative subject allowing students to discover and develop new ways of expressing a range of emotion through composition and performance. It develops their confidence in their own ability and encourages them to assert their own authority in their research. The skills acquired in A level music equip the student not only for studying music at university but many other subjects at degree level. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS When students have studied the subject to GCSE we require at least a grade B. Where applicants have not taken the examination in the subject, we need to have evidence of the ability to cope with the course at ‘A’ Level, and therefore students need to be working towards Associated Board grade VI in their instrument and should have evidence of previous compositions. COURSE CONTENT AS course Unit 1 – Performing (40%) Candidates will prepare a 15minute recital that will be externally assessed by a visiting examiner. The recital is made of three parts:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Why study A level Maths? It is interesting, challenging and rewarding. It teaches you precision and the ability to think logically. It is important in helping you to understand and succeed with other subjects; indeed, it is a compulsory A-level qualification for many degree courses. It is widely regarded as a good qualification to have and it could be useful to you throughout your career. It is essential if you wish to study mathematics at university What qualities should an A-level Maths student have? You must be interested in mathematics. Do you enjoy algebra and problem solving? You must have determination. It can be demanding, if you get stuck you must not give up. You must work consistently hard as many topics build on previous topics due to the progressive nature of mathematics. You have to keep on top of the work on a modular course. You must be prepared to ask for help when you need it - being shy is no excuse! You must be organised and responsible in your studies - it is your future. How many people do A-level Maths at Ripon Grammar School? There are 90 in the Lower Sixth in five sets. About three quarters of our AS students continue to A2 level. MUSIC Exam Board OCR Course Unit H142 (AS) H542 (A2) A level music is a highly academic subject that develops skills in analysis, logic and source evaluation. That being said, it is a highly creative subject allowing students to discover and develop new ways of expressing a range of emotion through composition and performance. It develops their confidence in their own ability and encourages them to assert their own authority in their research. The skills acquired in A level music equip the student not only for studying music at university but many other subjects at degree level. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS When students have studied the subject to GCSE we require at least a grade B. Where applicants have not taken the examination in the subject, we need to have evidence of the ability to cope with the course at ‘A’ Level, and therefore students need to be working towards Associated Board grade VI in their instrument and should have evidence of previous compositions. COURSE CONTENT AS course Unit 1 – Performing (40%) Candidates will prepare a 15minute recital that will be externally assessed by a visiting examiner. The recital is made of three parts:
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