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Mathematics

AS / A Level

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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 Develop their understanding of mathematics and mathematical processes in a way that promotes confidence and fosters enjoyment

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

C 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 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

F Develop an awareness of the relevance of mathematics to other fields of study, to the world of work and to society in general

What does the course consist of and how will it be assessed?

 
 The AS (Advanced Subsidary) Specification


This is the first half of the full A level course. The final grade will count towards entry to Further/Higher Education.

The AS level is made up of three modules:

Module 1:  SS1B (Statistics) 331/3% AS or 162/3% A level
                 Assessment: One 1 hr 30min exam. A graphical calculator may be used.

Module 2:  SS02 (Statistics) 331/3 AS or 162/3% A level
                 Assessment: One 1 hr 30min exam. A grap hical calculator may be used..

Module 3:  SS03 (Statistics) 331/3% AS or 162/3% A level
                 Assessment: One 1hr 30min exam.A graphical calculator may be used.

Advanced Level (AS + A2) Specification

The full Advanced level qualification is made up of the6 Modules.

Module 4:  SSS4 (Statistics) 162/3% of A level
                 Assessment: One 1hr 30 min exam. A graphical calculator may be used.

Module 5:  SS05 (Statistics) 162/3% of A level
                 Assessment: One 1hr 30 min exam. A graphical calculator may be used..

Module 6:  SS06 (Statistics) 162/3% of A level
                 Assessment: One 1hr 30min exam. A graphical calculator may be used..

 Why study Statistics?


Statistics is particularly useful for anyone wanting to study Geography, Biology, Psychology, Sociology or Business Studies and many other courses to a higher level.

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

You should enjoy mathematics and be following the Higher or Intermediate Level GCSE course. To have a good chance of success you need at least a grade B at GCSE. You should discuss the possibility of following this course with your Mathematics teacher.