Maths

A level students will study compulsory units in pure mathematics, mechanics, and statistics.  

The students will progress from the topics they have studied at GCSE level into more complex and new ideas such as: exponentials and logarithms, integration, and differentiation. Statistics and Mechanics modules give students the opportunity to explore other mathematical fields and to see the impact that mathematics has in different careers and professions. The course enables the students to understand Mathematical principles and to apply them in a variety of familiar and unfamiliar contexts. Students are taught strategies to solve problems and to use modelling which will enable them to become fluent in using Mathematical language. 

Overarching themes include the following: 

Theme 1: Mathematical argument, language, and proof 

Theme 2: Mathematical problem solving 

Theme 3: Mathematical modelling 

The course prepares students for further study and employment in a wide range of disciplines involving the use of mathematics, such as economics, computing and science. 

The course will enable the students to: 

• Reason clearly and logically, 
• Analyse and interpret problems, 
• Use their Mathematical skills and techniques to solve challenging problems that require them to decide on the solution strategy, 
• Interpret solutions and communicate their interpretation effectively in the context of the problem, 
• Read and understand articles regarding applications of Mathematics and communicate their understanding, 
• Identify maths skills in other areas of the curriculum and make links. 

Transferable Skills 

Transferable skills enable young people to face the demands of further and higher education, as well as the demands of the workplace, and are important in the teaching and learning of this qualification. These include the following skills: Cognitive, Interpersonal, and Intrapersonal. 

A level Mathematics provides a strong foundation for further academic and vocational study and for employment, to give students the appropriate mathematical skills, knowledge and understanding to help them progress to a full range of courses in higher education. This includes undergraduate mathematics courses in other disciplines such as biology, geography, and psychology, where the understanding and application of mathematics is crucial.