A Level Mathematics
Subject Leader:
Mrs M Lee
Exam Board:
AQA
Entry Requirements:
Grade 7 in GCSE mathematics. All students are advised to speak to Mrs Lee about the demands of this course and their suitability for study.
Why choose A Level Mathematics?
Career Opportunities: Mathematics is a versatile qualification, well-respected by employers and a facilitating subject for entry to higher education. Careers for men and women with good mathematics skills and qualifications are not only well paid, but they are also often interesting and rewarding.
Employability Skills: The reason why so many employers highly value mathematics qualifications is that these students become better at thinking logically and analytically. The writing of structured solutions, proof and justification of results help you to formulate reasoned arguments
Preparation for Higher Education: For progression to many courses at university it is important to have strong mathematics skills. For most science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) degree courses A-Level Mathematics is a requirement.
Supporting Other Subjects: The mathematical skills you learn in A Level Mathematics are of great benefit in other A Level subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Psychology, Economics and Business Studies.
An Interesting Course: A Level Mathematics is an interesting and challenging course which extends the methods you learned at GCSE and includes optional applications of mathematics, such as Statistics and Mechanics. Many subjects make use of statistical information and techniques. An understanding of probability and risk is important in careers like insurance, medicine, engineering and the sciences. Mechanics is particularly useful to students studying physics and engineering.
What you will study in A Level Mathematics.
There are three strands to the Maths A-Level qualification:
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Pure (Core):
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Statistics:
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Mechanics:
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How you will be assessed in A-Level Mathematics.
Three 2-hour exams will be sat at the end of Y13.
Progression and Careers linked to Geography.
“Maths is good for pretty much any career and gives you bags of skills”. A spokesperson for the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications says: "A-level maths is tremendously important. It provides a firm foundation for all scientific, technical, engineering and mathematical careers and a flying start for many other types of career, such as those in finance, medicine, agriculture … etc. The list is endless!"
Additional Information:
For additional information please come and speak to Mrs Lee.