A Level Mathematics

Applications Open - 1st November 2026

Applications Close - 12th February 2027

Entry Requirements - Please refer to the Sixth Form Course Directory via the website www.knoleacademy.org

Option blocks and detailed subject information can be found in our course directory on our website www.knoleacademy.org

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Level 3 Courses - select a minimum of 3 courses to study

Level 2 Courses - select 1 course only as each course is studied on a full time basis.

A Level Mathematics is a challenging, stimulating and rewarding subject that develops students' ability to reason logically, solve complex problems and apply mathematical ideas to real-world situations. The course builds on the knowledge and skills developed at GCSE and introduces new areas of mathematics, including calculus, advanced algebra, statistical modelling and mechanics.

Throughout the course, students develop three key mathematical skills: mathematical argument, problem-solving and mathematical modelling. Students learn not only how to carry out mathematical techniques, but also how to select appropriate methods, construct rigorous arguments and interpret their answers in context.

A Level Mathematics is particularly suited to students who enjoy solving problems, are confident working with algebra and are prepared to persevere with challenging and unfamiliar questions. Students should expect the subject to be significantly more demanding than GCSE Mathematics and should be willing to practice regularly and independently.

Pure Mathematics

• Proof

• Algebra and functions

• Exponentials and logarithms

• Differentiation and integration • Coordinate geometry

• Sequences and series

• Trigonometry

• Numerical methods

Statistics

• Statistical sampling

• Data presentation and interpretation

• Probability

• Statistical distributions

• Statistical hypothesis testing

Mechanics

• Quantities and units

• Kinematics • Forces and Newton's laws

• Moments

There is no coursework. Students complete three externally examined papers at the end of Year 13. Each paper is 2 hours long, worth 100 marks and contributes one third (33.33%) of the final A Level grade

Minimum of 5 9-5 grades in GCSE examinations including a grade 7 in GCSE Maths

• Accounting

• Engineering

• Banking

• Investment

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