Mathematics A Level

Applications open: 10 November 2025

Application deadline: 13th February 2026

Entry Requirements: - 5 x GCSEs Grade 4-9 including English. Maths desirable. Please see individual courses for subject entry requirements. Please visit our website for more information https://www.maplesden.kent.sch.uk/830/welcome

Subject Choices: - You will need to select a minimum of 3 subjects to study and these can be a mixture of A Levels and BTECs with SEFA and MWBA in addition to your full time studies.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

Mathematics is a fast developing subject with new ideas and methods and Mathematics A level is both challenging and interesting. It builds on work you have met at GCSE, but also involves new ideas and powerful techniques for solving problems. The Mathematics units aim to develop your ability to solve problems and to communicate clearly with Mathematical language, as well as increasing your knowledge and enjoyment of the subject. An A Level in Mathematics can open many doors to many different careers.

The A Level course consists of 3 externally examined papers.

The pure content for year 1 is as follows

• Proof
• Algebra and Functions
• Coordinate Geometry in the (x,y) plane
• Sequences and series
• Trigonometry
• Exponentials and logarithms
• Differentiation
• Integration
• Vectors

The applied content for year 1 is as follows:

• Statistical sampling
• Data presentation and interpretation
• Probability
• Statistical distributions
• Statistical hypothesis testing
• Quantities and units in mechanics
• Kinematics
• Forces and Newtons Laws

The content for year 2 is as follows:

• Proof
• Algebra and Functions
• Coordinate Geometry in the (x,y) plane
• Sequences and series
• Trigonometry
• Differentiation
• Integration
• Numerical Methods
• Moments

100% Examination

Grade 7-9 in GCSE Maths

You could take this course to complement other advanced level courses or to prepare for the A2 part of an Advanced GCE in Mathematics, which could lead onto higher education in areas of Mathematics, related areas such as Engineering, Economics, Physics or more general higher education courses. With further training, you could go into a job related to Mathematics such as an Accountant, Engineer, Financial Adviser or Teacher.