Mathematics and Further Mathematics A Level

Wye School

Kempe Centre, Olantigh Road, Wye, TN25 5EJ

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

Level 3

Available start dates

Thursday, 01 September 2022

Wye School

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

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Course Summary

Mathematics is one of the oldest subjects studied by mankind, yet there are more mathematicians alive today than in the rest of history put together. It is a challenging, beautiful and practical subject, which plays an essential part in our society. You ma y be considering a career for which Mathematics is needed or for which it may be useful. The good news is that even if you do not know what you wish to do at the moment, Mathematics fits well with both arts and science subjects and is very highly regarded by higher education institutions and employers.

Course Details

Course Description

At A level, you have the opportunity to explore much more of Mathematics, both in its pure form and as a subject with a wide range of practical applications. We hope that you will come to love mathematics as a creative discipline full of wonder and excitement, an activity that is intrinsically rewarding. Those studying Mathematics will study pure mathematics and applied mathematics including statistics and mechanics. The A level in mathematics is a linear course with no optional modules.

Those studying Further Mathematics will complete two A levels over the course of the Sixth Form: Mathematics and Further Mathematics. In Year 12, you will complete the linear Mathematics course which will be examined at the end of Year 12. In Year 13, you will complete compulsory topics in further pure mathematics and optional topics which may include Further Statistics, Further Mechanics, Decision Mathematics and Additional Further Pure Mathematics with linear examinations at the end of Year 13.

Beyond A level

Whatever you want to do after school, Mathematics A level is very highly regarded. Those who have

studied mathematics are able to solve problems creatively, think logically and abstractly, are rigorous,

and (of course) have facility with numbers.

At University you could study Mathematics alone, beginning with a broad range of mathematical areas

and specialising later on, or you can combine Mathematics with a remarkable diversity of other

subjects, for example Physics, a Modern Foreign Language, Biochemistry, Economics, Humanities and

Psychology. Alternatively, you may wish to study a mathematics-related subject such as Physics,

Veterinary Science, Computing, Engineering, and Medicine.

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Entry requirements

The step up from GCSE to A level Mathematics c an be daunting. In order to access the A level material, it is important to work to a minimum GCSE grade of 6 for Mathematics, and 7/8 for Further Mathematics. In particular, fluency with (and enjoyment of) the harder GCSE level Algebra is important.

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