Mathematics
Rochester Grammar School, The
Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3BY
Available start dates
Available start dates
Application Instructions
Applications Open: 27/11/25
Applications Close: 31/01/26
Entry Requirements: 4 GCSE passes at grade 6 or above including grade 5s in Maths and either English Literature or Language.
How to Apply: Online application using Applicca - https://rochestergrammarschool.applicaa.com/applicaa.com/Year12
Course Details
Paper 1 – Pure Mathematics
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 – A-Level only
Topic 10 – Vectors
Paper 2 – Statistics and Mechanics
Statistics:
Topic 1 – Statistical sampling
Topic 2 – Data presentation and interpretation
Topic 3 – Probability
Topic 4 – Statistical distributions
Topic 5 – Statistical hypothesis testing
Mechanics:
Topic 6 – Quantities and units in mechanics
Topic 7 – Kinematics
Topic 8 – Forces and Newton’s laws
Topic 9 – Moments – A-Level only
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Examination only
AS-Level A-Level
Paper 1 Pure Mathematics – 2hr written exam 62.5% of AS-Level Pure mathematics – 2 hr written exam worth 33.33% of the course
Paper 2 Statistics and Mechanics – 1hr 15 min written exam 37.5% of the AS-Level Pure Mathematics– 2 hr written exam worth 33.33% of the course
Paper 3 N/A Statistics and Mechanics– 2 hr written exam worth 33.33% of the course
Calculators can be used in the assessment.
Entry requirements
Grade 7 at GCSE Mathematics or the Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics
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