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Mathematics, A Level

Marsh Academy, The

Station Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8BB

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Science and Mathematics

Available start dates

Available start dates

Sunday, 01 September 2024
The Marsh Academy
12 Term(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
EFA funded
Block E

Application Instructions

Applications Open: - 14th November 2025

Applications Close: - 30th April 2026

Entry Requirements: -We cater to the individual needs of each student, creating a program of study that meets their unique requirements. We offer a wide range of Level 3 qualifications, including A levels, allowing students to combine their interests with relevant courses for their future pathways. Each subject has specific entry requirements in addition to those set out below, and all students must receive a positive reference and maintain an end-of-year attendance record of 95% or higher to be offered a place in The Marsh Academy Sixth Form.

It is important to understand that all students are expected to attain a minimum of GCSE grade 4 in Mathematics and English by the time they leave school or college. Therefore, if a student has not achieved these grades, they are legally required to retake these subjects until they achieve the grade 4 or above or until they complete their programme of study.

For students unable to undertake a full Level 3 program, we offer a combination of qualifications across Level 3 and Level 2, depending on the qualifications gained in Year 11.

For students who achieve:

7+ GCSEs at grade 7+ can study four Level 3 courses.

5+ GCSEs at grade 5+ can study three Level 3 courses.

4 +GCSEs at grade 5+ can study two Level 3 courses and two Level 2 courses.

Level 3 Vocational Courses

5+ GCSEs at grade 4+ in English and maths GCSE to study three Level 3 vocation courses However, it is important to note that some Level 3 courses will have specific requirements in addition to those set out here.

This year, subjects have not been placed into fixed option blocks. Instead, they have been grouped by subject area to allow students greater flexibility in selecting the courses that best suit their interests and future goals. Once we have received students’ subject choices, we will create option blocks based on demand and subject compatibility. It is important to note that while The Marsh Academy aims to offer all courses listed in the prospectus, we do reserve the right to withdraw any course that does not attract sufficient interest. This approach ensures that our curriculum remains responsive, student-focused, and sustainable.

The Marsh Academy reserves the right to review student course offers on an individual basis.


How to apply:

Students who wish to apply for a place at the Marsh Academy Sixth Form and are currently a student at another school or college in Kent or East Sussex, must apply via the Kent Choices website application process (www.kentprospectus.co.uk). External applicants must ensure that the application is completely correctly by completing all sections of the application form in full for the application to be considered:


If you are applying from outside of Kent and are unable to register for Kent Choices, please use the external student application form which is available on the Sixth Form page of the Marsh Academy website.

Once the application has been made, we will contact you to discuss your application and invite you for interview. After the interview, conditional offers will made pending examination results. We ensure that students are kept up do date with events regarding Sixth Form during the remainder of the academic year.

On GCSE result day, students should contact the Marsh Academy with a record of GCSE results so that courses can be confirmed or adapted in line with the achieved results. Students will then attend a registration day early in September to process the required documentation.


Course Summary

Advanced Supplementary Mathematics provides a body of learning not only for the specialist in mathematics, but also to satisfy the needs of those whose main interests lie in other scientific or commercial areas. The course integrates both traditional and modern ideas, providing a smooth
progression into new subject areas by development of the mathematical concepts previously learned. Although a significant number of students take
mathematics alongside scientific subjects, increasingly, those studying Arts, Humanities and Languages are opting to take Mathematics to complement
their studies.

Course Details

The A Level Mathematics course is made up of 3 modules, Pure Mathematics 1, Pure Mathematics 2 and a combined Statistics and Mechanics module. Pure Mathematics 1 and 2 – These units are assessed at the end of two years by sitting written exams. Students will be examined on Proofs, Algebra and functions, Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane, Sequences and series, Trigonometry, Exponentials and logarithms, Differentiation, Integration, Numerical methods and Vectors. Paper 1 and Paper 2 may contain questions on any topics from the Pure Mathematics content.
Statistics and Mechanics – This unit is assessed at the end of two years by sitting a written exam. Students will be examined on:
Statistics; Statistical sampling, Data presentation and interpretation, Probability, Statistical distributions and Statistical hypothesis testing.
Mechanics; Quantities and units in mechanics, Kinematics, Forces and Newton’s laws and Moments. Paper 3 will contain questions on topics from
the Statistics content in Section A and Mechanics content in Section B.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Paper 1: Pure Mathematics 1 (*Paper code: 9MA0/01) – 33.33% of A Level
Qualification
Paper 2: Pure Mathematics 2 (*Paper code: 9MA0/02) – 33.33% of A Level
Qualification
Paper 3: Statistics and Mechanics (*Paper code: 9MA0/03) – 33.33% of A Level
Qualification

Entry requirements

A minimum of a grade 7 at GCSE Mathematics.

Equipment required

No specialist equipment required

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Due to its diverse and challenging nature, Mathematics is recognised by colleges, employers and institutes of higher and further education as a major
asset in a student’s educational profile. Within school we acknowledge that many, but not all, students will go on to study Mathematics or a related
subject at university level. Therefore, the courses are taught by a variety of methods and techniques. These include relevant and motivating examples,
which are solved by class participation and individual study. Emphasis is placed on developing manipulative, modelling, logical reasoning, problem
solving, graphical and verbal communication skills.

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