A Level Mathematics provides a thorough grounding in the mathematical tools and techniques often needed in the workplace. It provides a foundation for further studies in a variety of subjects including construction, science and engineering subjects. The logic and reasoning skills developed by studying A Level Mathematics makes sure the qualification is widely respected even in non‐mathematical areas.
There are two pure units which make up two‐thirds of the qualification and teach the core techniques in Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry and calculus that form the fundamental building blocks of the subject. Mathematical applications make up the remaining third of the qualification.
This is made up from the following: Mechanics – forces, energy, motion Statistics – probability, data handling, testing hypotheses.
Course Breakdown
AS level 3 units in the first year – Pure, Statistics and Mechanics.
A2 level 3 units in the second year, Pure, Statistics and Mechanics.
Assessment through three 2‐hour papers.
Further Maths
Edexcel ‐ A Level and AS Level
This course is particularly aimed at able students with a strong interest in pursuing mathematical subjects after A levels such as engineering, science, computing or technology, as well as mathematics itself. If you’re planning to study A level maths and would like to broaden and deepen your mathematical knowledge and skills, then taking further maths alongside A level maths may be for you. Further maths is a facilitating subject which means it will also prepare you for a wide range of higher education subjects. Some universities may require further maths for entry to maths degree courses. It will give you a range of transferable skills including logical reasoning and problem solving that are useful in a range of careers. Further Maths is delivered in school in partnership with the Advanced Maths Support Programme combining in‐school lessons from Codsall teachers with external online lessons and assessments.
Course Breakdown
Paper 1 and Paper 2 ‐ Core Pure Mathematics
Paper 3 and Paper 4 ‐ Further Statistics and Further Mechanics.
