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Mathematics

AS / A Level

www.aqa.org.uk/qual/gceasa/mat.html
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 The Mathematics faculty has three main areas of content. Please select from the links below to find   out more about each subject area.
Double Maths Maths with Mechanics Maths with Statistics Statistics
 


The aims of this course are to encourage candidates to:

A Further develop their understanding of mathematics and mathematical processes in a way that       promotes confidence and fosters enjoyment

B Further develop their abilities to reason logically and recognise incorrect reasoning, to generalise and     to construct mathematical proofs

C Further extend their range of mathematical skills and techniques and use them in more difficult,     unstructured problems

D Recognise how a situation may be represented mathematically and understand the relationship     between ‘real world’ problems and standard and other mathematical models

E  Acquire the skills needed to use technology such as calculators and computers effectively, recognise     when such use may be inappropriate and be aware of limitations


We are currently running two groups of students on a ‘Double Maths’ programme as one of their four AS level courses. Students will study for 2 AS levels in the first year (Maths and Further Maths) which can be continued to A2 in the second year. We have divided the two year course into four parts as follows:

September to December – Year 12
Pure – 1
Further Pure – 1
Statistics or Mechanics – 1

Any student who decides to drop down to ‘Single Maths’ will be able to move to the corresponding group in the same Option Block with no loss of continuity.

January to July – Year 12
Pure – 2
Further Pure – 2
Mechanics or Statistics – 1
Students who successfully complete Year 12 will achieve two AS grades, one in Mathematics and one in Further Mathematics.
At the end of Year 12, we hope students will decide to continue with Double Maths. However, if any decide to move to single Maths, then, as above, they will move to the corresponding single Maths group in the same Option Block, with no loss of continuity.

For those that continue into the A2 year:
September to December – Year 13
Pure – 3
Further Pure – 3
Plus an applied module chosen by staff, after consultation with students, from:
Mechanics – 2, Statistics – 2
or Discrete Maths – 1

January to May – Year 13
Pure – 4
Further Pure – 4
Plus an applied module chosen by staff, after consultation with students, from:
Mechanics – 2, Statistics – 2, or Discrete Maths – 1 or 2.
Students who successfully complete Year 13 will achieve two A level grades, one in Mathematics and one in Further Mathematics.

 What does this course consist of and how will it be assessed?
 
 This course is aimed at exceptionally able mathematicians who have achieved A* at GCSE.

It is taught in 7 lessons per week (2 more than are usually allocated to just 1 A level). These extra two lessons are taken from the enrichment programme. Students should be prepared for a fast pace and have the ability to work independently.

Why Study Further Mathematics?

Further Mathematics is particularly useful for anyone wanting to study Mathematics, Engineering or Physics to a higher level. Due to the aims and the Further Pure Mathematics and Decision Mathematics content, it can lead on to a wide range of degree courses leading to research work. Some universities require it for Mathematics courses.

What do I need to know or be able to do before choosing this subject?

You should thoroughly enjoy mathematics and be following the Higher Level G.C.S.E. course. To have a good chance of success you should be gain at least grade A at G.C.S.E.

You should discuss the possibility of following this course with your Mathematics teacher.




 

 Why study Further Mathematics?


Further Mathematics is particularly useful for anyone wanting to study Mathematics, Engineering or Physics to a higher level. However due to the aims and the Further Pure Mathematics and Further Statistics content it can lead on to a wide range of degree courses leading to research work. Some universities require it for Mathematics courses.

 
 What do I need to know or be able to do before choosing this subject?

You should enjoy mathematics and be following the Higher Level GCSE course. To have a good chance of success you should be heading towards grades A* or A at GCSE. You should discuss the possibility of following this course with your Mathematics teacher.