Mathematics A Level 3

Applications Open – 21st November 2025

Applications Close – 30th April 2026

Entry Requirements – At least 5 GCSE passes at grades 9-5 in the new qualifications (or A*- B grade in the old GCSEs) including English (either Literature or Language if both were taken) and mathematics. You must achieve a GCSE grade 7 or higher to study Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry & Physics

Preference on Advanced Level courses will be given to those students securing at least a grade 6 (or grade B in the old GCSE assessment system) in the subject they wish to study.

How to Apply – Please apply via KentChoices

COURSE - The course aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to:

• understand mathematics and mathematical processes in a way that promotes confidence, fosters enjoyment and provides strong foundation to progress to further study
• extend their range of mathematical skills and techniques
• understand coherence and progression in mathematics and how different areas of mathematics are be connected
• apply mathematics in other fields of study and be aware of the relevance of mathematics to the world of work and to situations in society in general
• use their mathematical knowledge to make logical and reasoned decisions in solving problems both within pure mathematics and a variety of contexts, and communicate the mathematical rationale for these decisions clearly
• reason logically and recognise incorrect reasoning
• generalise mathematically
• construct mathematical proofs
• use their mathematical skills and techniques to solve challenging problems which require them to decide on the solution strategy
• recognise when mathematics can be used to analyse and solve a problem in context
• represent situations mathematically and understand the relationship between problems in context and mathematical models that may be applied to solve them
• draw diagrams and sketch graphs to help explore mathematical situations and interpret solutions
• make deductions and inferences and draw conclusions by using mathematical reasoning
• interpret solutions and communicate their interpretation effectively in the context of the problem
• read and comprehend mathematical arguments, including justifications of methods and formulae, and communicate their understanding
• read and comprehend articles concerning applications of mathematics and communicate their understanding
• use technology such as calculators and computers effectively to recognise when such use may be inappropriate
• take increasing responsibility for their own learning and the evaluation of their own mathematical development.

ASSESSMENT - Students are assessed by examinations, the details of which are still to be confirmed.

ADMISSIONS - Students will have studied GCSE Mathematics at Higher Level and achieved a

grade 7, 8 or 9.

CAREERS - Engineering of various types; architecture; education; finance; insurance; accountancy;

actuary; armed services . . . the list is endless.