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George Stephenson High School • Longbenton Community College • Seaton Burn CollegeASMathematicsQualification and exam board: AS/A2 GCE, OCRWhat will I learn?YEAR 1:We will build upon many of the algebra topics studied at GCSE as well asintroducing new techniques such as calculus in Core Mathematics. We will alsointroduce algorithms, networks, graph theory and linear programming inDecision Mathematics.YEAR 2:In the second year of the course we will look further at algebra and functions,trigonometry, calculus, differential equations and vectors in Core Mathematics.Statistics will involve the extension of many topics introduced at GCSE; inparticular, representation of data, probability and bivariate data.How will I be assessed?Each module is assessed by written papers taken in June of Years 12 and13. There is no coursework component. You will be given a test at the end ofOctober of Year 12 which you must pass in order to continue with the course.Further informationThe study of Mathematics can open the doors to many careers includingmedicine, accountancy, software design, pharmacology, dentistry, teaching andengineering to name but a few. Mathematics A level is a pre-requisiteof many degree courses which include Computer science, Engineering, Physics,Chemistry, Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science, Accountancy and Economics.41