Sixth Form Options Booklet 2019-21

Mathematics
Type of Qualification
A Level in Mathematics
Entry Requirements
General entry requirements for level 3 study, and at least a Grade 6 in
GCSE Mathematics. It is recommended that you will have studied
GCSE Further Mathematics.
Course content
Overarching Themes: mathematical argument, language and
proof; mathematical problem solving; mathematical modelling
Core content: proof; algebra and functions; coordinate geometry in the (x,y) plane; sequences and series;
trigonometry; exponentials and logarithms; differentiation; integration; vectors; statistical sampling; data
presentation and interpretation; probability; statistical distributions; statistical hypothesis testing; quantities and units
in mechanics; kinematics; forces and Newton’s laws
Numerical methods; moments.
How your work is assessed
100% examination
3 x 2 hour examinations
Progression to Further Education, Higher Education (University), Apprenticeship or Employment
For a degree in mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering or actuarial science, you will almost certainly have to
have a good mathematics A level and possibly a further mathematics A Level.
Mathematics is of considerable benefit if you are intending to study any of the social science or humanities subjects;
in all these subjects you will be expected to analyse and interpret large data sets.
If you are thinking of looking for a job straight after A levels, mathematics is a great "core" subject - in fact, it is one of
the most important subjects you can take; this is because the ability to understand and manipulate numbers and
mathematical concepts is extremely useful for almost any job.
Extra Curricular Opportunities
Academic Mentoring
UK Senior Mathematics Challenge