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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 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 and how this can be     refined and improved

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  Further develop an awareness of the relevance of mathematics to other fields of study, to the world of     work and to society in general.

 
 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 with use of a graphical calculator.

Module 2:  SS02 (Statistics) 331/3 AS or 162/3% A level
                 Assessment: One 1 hr 30min exam with use of a graphicalcalculator.

Module 3:  SS03 (Statistics) 331/3% AS or 162/3% A level
                 Assessment: One 1hr 30min exam with use of a graphical calculator.

The Advanced Level (AS + A2) Specification

The full Advanced level qualification is made up of the 3 AS Modules plus 3 more Modules studied at A2 level.

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

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

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

 
 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 Highe ror 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.