MATHEMATICS

Level: A Level

Examination board: Edexcel

Specification: 9MAO

Course Contact: Miss Goldman, Subject Lead

Entry Requirements: Grade 7 or above in GCSE Mathematics

Maths encourages you to think critically and develop a logical approach to complex ideas. It equips you with analytical and quantitative skills, opening doors to a wide range of degree courses and careers.

Whether applied to science, engineering or everyday decision making, Maths provides the tools to understand and shape the world around us.

'Math is the language of the universe. So, the more equations you know, the more you can converse with the cosmos.'

Neil deGrasse Tyson

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Are you interested in...

Developing analytical and critical thinking skills

Exploring how calculus can model change and solve real-world problems

Using mathematical models to solve practical problems

Investigating probability and statistics to interpret data and make informed decisions

Recognising patterns and constructing mathematical proofs

Pure Mathematics

Proof - Algebra and functions - Coordinate geometry in the (x,y) plane - Sequences and series – Trigonometry - Exponentials and logarithms – Differentiation – Integration - Numerical methods -Vectors

Statistics

Statistical sampling - Data presentation and interpretation – Probability - Statistical distributions - Statistical hypothesis testing

Mechanics

Quantities and units in mechanics – Kinematics - Forces and Newton's Laws of Motion - Moments - Vectors

ASSESSMENT

100% examination at the end of the two-year course.

Three written examination papers:

Paper 1: Pure Mathematics
Paper 2: Pure Mathematics
Paper 3: Statistics and Mechanics

SUBJECT EXPERTS

Miss Goldman, Subject Lead

Miss Goldman has a particular passion for the statistics component of A Level Mathematics and enjoys helping students develop confidence in applying mathematical concepts to real-world contexts.

She has supported many students in achieving excellent A Level results, with former students progressing to study Mathematics and other STEM subjects at leading universities.