Course Summary
What is Mathematics? The abstracts science of number, quantity and space studied in its own right as pure Mathematics or as applied to other disciplines such as physics, Engineering and Statistics. Why study Mathematics? To develop the powers of logic, reasoning and problem solving.
Course Details
Mathematics A level Specifications For first teaching Sept 2017– AQA
The full specification can be accessed from the link below. We do not offer an AS level in Mathematics at St Paul’s. In terms of content, the AS course is exactly identical to the year 12 scheme of study.
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/mathematics/as-and-a-level/mathematics-7357
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Assessment of A-Level
Paper 1
Any content from:
• A: Proof
• B: Algebra and functions
• C: Coordinate geometry
· D: Sequences and series
• E: Trigonometry
• F: Exponentials and logarithms
• G: Differentiation
• H: Integration
• I: Numerical methods
How it's assessed
Written exam: 2 hours
• 100 marks
• 33⅓ % of A-level Questions A mix of question styles, from short, single-mark questions to multi-step problems.
Paper 2
Any content from Paper 1 and content from
• J: Vectors
• P: Quantities and units in mechanics
• Q: Kinematics
• R: Forces and Newton’s laws
• S: Moments
How it's assessed
Written exam: 2 hours
• 100 marks
• 33⅓ % of A-level Questions A mix of question styles, from short, single-mark questions to multi-step problems.
Paper 3
Any content from Paper 1 and content from
• K: Statistical sampling
• L: Data presentation and interpretation
• M: Probability
• N: Statistical distributions
• O: Statistical hypothesis testing
How it's assessed
• Written exam: 2 hours
• 100 marks
• 33⅓ % of A-level Questions A mix of question styles, from short, single-mark questions to multi-step problems.
Entry requirements
Generic A-Level entry requirements plus mathematics GCSE grade 6 or above to study A level Maths
Your next steps...
You could take this course to complement other advanced level courses or to prepare for the A2 in Mathematics, which could lead onto higher education in areas of Mathematics, related areas such as Engineering, Economics, Physics or more general higher education courses. With further training, you could go into a job related to Mathematics. The qualification will also help you develop general skills that many employers across lots of industries are looking for.
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