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Mathematics
Fort Pitt Grammar School
Fort Pitt Hill, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6TJ
Available start dates
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Application Instructions
Applications Open: 5th December 2025
Applications Close: 31st January 2026
Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grades of 4 or above of which must include English & Maths. Then individual subject criteria
Science and Maths - require level 7 in subject to study (plus 6 in maths for science subjects)
Most other courses require level 6 to study
Course Summary
An A level in Mathematics opens the door to many higher education courses and careers, and students with a higher qualification in Mathematics can expect to earn more than students with a similar qualification in any other subject. However, the most important reason to study Mathematics is because you enjoy it – you love the challenges it provides and are willing to take risks even if it means you get the wrong answers!
The specification at A-Level relies heavily on you being able to think through problems and model situations with the key Mathematical concepts you learn. The Key to success is ‘Practice, Practice, and even more Practice’, so you should be keen to do lots of extra Maths outside of the classroom and be someone who is proactive in asking for help when you need it.
Course Details
Papers 1 + 2: Pure Mathematics – This accounts for 66% of the course and will include many higher GCSE topics but mainly building on the algebra content of GCSE.
Paper 3: Statistics and Mechanics – This accounts for the remaining 34% of the course. Section A Statistics (50 marks), Section B Mechanics (50 marks). These are the applied sections of Mathematics that are focused on. Statistics particularly links well to finance-based courses. Mechanics will link with the Physics element of A-Level and beyond.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
The A level will consist of 3 examinations, all 2 hours in length with 100 marks each.
Entry requirements
Students will need to have a grade 7 in Mathematics at GCSE.
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Mathematics complements many other subjects. For example, the Statistics components supports Geography, Psychology, Business and Economics, and the Mechanics component complements Physics. In addition, Pure Mathematics ideas permeate all the Sciences.
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