Mathematics

Mathematics is a fascinating and challenging subject at A level and can lead to many possible future courses and careers. It develops critical thinking, problem-solving skills and the ability to construct logical arguments. If you´re thinking of studying economics, engineering or physics at university, having studied maths A level will enhance your enjoyment and performance at this level.

There are two key areas for A level maths:

  1. Pure Maths – this is more theoretical and looks at the structure of Maths
  2. Applied Maths- this is more real life and deals with problem-solving situations

Las matemáticas son una asignatura fascinante y estimulante en el nivel A y pueden conducir a muchos posibles cursos y carreras en el futuro. Desarrollan el pensamiento crítico, la capacidad de resolución de problemas y la habilidad para construir argumentos lógicos. Si estás pensando en estudiar economía, ingeniería o física en la universidad, haber estudiado matemáticas en el nivel A aumentará tu disfrute y rendimiento en este nivel.

Hay dos áreas clave para las matemáticas de A Level:

Matemáticas puras: son más teóricas y se centran en la estructura de las matemáticas.
Matemáticas aplicadas: son más reales y se centran en la resolución de problemas.

Pure Maths (62.5% of the course)

  • Topic 1 – Proof

  • Topic 2 – Algebra and functions

  • Topic 3 – Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane

  • Topic 4 – Sequences and series

  • Topic 5 – Trigonometry

  • Topic 6 – Exponentials and logarithms

  • Topic 7 – Differentiation

  • Topic 8 – Integration

  • Topic 9 – Vectors

Applied Maths (37.5% of the course)

Section A: Statistics

  • Topic 1 – Statistical sampling
  • Topic 2 – Data presentation and interpretation
  • Topic 3 – Probability
  • Topic 4 – Statistical Distributions
  • Topic 5 – Statistical hypothesis testing

Section B: Mechanics

  • Topic 6 – Quantities and units in mechanics
  • Topic 7 – Kinematics
  • Topic 8 – Forces and Newton’s laws

We follow the Edexcel A level Maths Specification where all students study both Pure and Applied Maths and take one exam on each area at the end of Year 13. There is no coursework.

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