A Level - Mathematics

Applications Open: Thursday, 6 November from 5pm

Applications Close: date and time to be confirmed by the school soon!

How To Apply:

Internal students - Apply via Applicaa using this link - https://thomasaveling.applicaa.com/year12

External students - Apply via KentChoices using this link - https://www.kentprospectus.co.uk/login. Please note - After sending your application, you'll receive a welcome email from Applicaa asking for further information.

Entry Requirements: Five GCSEs grade 4 and above. Refer to individual subjects for the specific entry requirements.

The Mathematics A Level course is designed to help a student’s understanding of mathematics and mathematical processes in a way that promotes confidence and fosters enjoyment and provides a strong foundation for progress to further study.

A good grounding in Mathematics is not only intellectually rewarding, but also often provides the passport to a wide variety of jobs, as well as further work in scientific research. A Level Mathematics goes beyond the basics and into the advanced worlds of algebra, geometry, mathematical modelling and more.

This qualification will extend the student’s range of mathematical skills and techniques, use their mathematical knowledge to make logical and reasoned decisions in solving problems, both within pure mathematics and in a variety of contexts, together with the ability to communicate the mathematical rationale for these decisions clearly.

Students will learn to process logically and recognise incorrect reasoning. They will be able to identify when mathematics can be used to analyse and solve a problem in context, represent situations mathematically, understand the relationship between problems in context and the mathematical models that may be applied to solve them. Students will also learn to read and comprehend mathematical arguments, including justifications of methods and formulae, and communicate their understanding. They will need to take increasing responsibility for their own learning, as well as evaluating their own mathematical development.

The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Mathematics consists of three externally examined papers at the end of the two year course. There will also be assessments at regular intervals combined with an internal exam at the end of the first year to determine student’s ability to continue 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 – Numerical methods
Topic 10 – Vectors

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 9 – Forces and Newton’s laws
Topic 10 – Moments

The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Mathematics consists of three externally examined papers. Students must complete all assessment in May/June in any single year.

Paper 1: Pure Mathematics 1 (*Paper code: 9MA0/01) & Paper 2: Pure Mathematics 2 (*Paper code: 9MA0/02)
Each paper is: 2-hour written examination, 33.33% of the qualification, 100 marks

Paper 3: Statistics and Mechanics (*Paper code: 9MA0/03)
2-hour written examination, 33.33% of the qualification, 100 marks

Grade 6 or above in Mathematics

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