Mathematics AS/A Level 3

Applications Open: - 13th October 2025

Applications Close: - 18th November 2025

How to Apply: - Please apply directly to the school via our website www.twggs.kent.sch.uk. Follow the route 'Joining TWGGS', 'Joining The Sixth Form' to complete your application on Applicaa. For enquiries please contact admissions@twggs.kent.sch.uk.

We don't accept applications through Kent Choices.

Entry Requirements: - Entrance Criteria

Pupils entering the Sixth Form will be expected to have attained an average overall GCSE point score of at least 6 from their top 6 subjects. They must also achieve a minimum of a grade 5 in either English Language or Mathematics and a grade 4 in the other of English Language or Mathematics, and are usually expected to achieve at least a grade 7 in the subjects they wish to pursue at A level (or related subjects, as agreed by the school). In addition, pupils wishing to take Art or Design Technology will be expected to submit a portfolio of artwork and pupils wishing to take Music will be expected to have reached at least Grade 5 in their instrument or voice.

Offers will be made on the basis of predicted performance at GCSE, with the requirement that the above grades are achieved in the final examinations prior to entry to the Sixth Form and the pupil’s 3 or 4 chosen subjects being accommodated on the timetable, with no group size exceeding its maximum number of pupils.

All offers made during Year 11 are conditional on pupils meeting the grade criteria specified and will only become firm offers upon confirmation of actual GCSE results.

Exam Board: EDEXCEL

Mathematics and Further Mathematics are versatile qualifications, well-respected by employers and are both “facilitating” subjects for entry to higher education. Careers for men and women with good mathematics skills and qualifications are not only well paid, but they are also often interesting and rewarding. People who have studied Mathematics are in the fortunate position of having an excellent choice of career. Whilst the number of young people studying A Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics is increasing, there is still a huge demand from science, engineering and manufacturing employers.

The reason why so many employers highly value Mathematics qualifications is Mathematics pupils become better at thinking logically and analytically. Through solving problems you develop resilience and are able to think creatively and strategically. The writing of structured solutions, proof and justification of results, help you to formulate reasoned arguments. Importantly, you will have excellent numeracy skills and the ability to process and interpret data.

For progression to many courses at university, it is important to have strong Mathematics skills. For most Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) degree courses, A Level Mathematics is a requirement and AS or A Level Further Mathematics is often a preferred subject. Anyone applying to study a degree in a STEM subject should consider taking Further Mathematics to at least AS Level as the additional content helps ensure a successful progression to university. AS Further Mathematics is accessible to most A Level Mathematics pupils. Having A Level Further Mathematics on your university application is a way to make it stand out. The mathematical skills you learn in A Level Mathematics are of great benefit in other A Level subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computing, Geography, Psychology and Economics.

A LEVEL EXAMINATION

MATHEMATICS A LEVEL : 3 papers each 2 hours

PAPER 1

Content overview

Proof, Algebra and Functions, Coordinate Geometry in the (x,y) Plane, Sequences and Series, Trigonometry, Exponentials and Logarithms, Differentiation, Integration, Vectors.

WEIGHTING 33.3%

PAPER 2

Content overview

Proof, Algebra and Functions, Coordinate Geometry in the (x,y) Plane, Sequences and Series, Trigonometry, Differentiation, Integration, Numerical Methods

NB: All the content of the specification for Paper 1 is assumed knowledge for Paper 2 and may also be tested within parts of questions. Paper 2 is designed to build upon the content of Paper 1.

WEIGHTING 33.3%

PAPER 3

Content overview

Section A: Statistics

Statistical Sampling, Data Presentation and Interpretation, Probability, Statistical Distributions, Statistical Hypothesis Testing.

Section B: Mechanics

Quantities and Units in Mechanics, Kinematics, Forces and Newton’s Laws, Moments.

WEIGHTING 33.3%

*Also offered as an AS Level, spaces permitting

Pupils are requested to purchase the following calculator for this course: Casio Classwiz FX-991EX Advanced Scientific Calculator (approximately £20).

You could take this course to complement other advanced level courses, such as Economics, Physics or more general higher education courses, or to prepare for the A2 part of an Advanced GCE in Mathematics, which could lead onto higher education in areas of Mathematics. With further training there are a number of professions available to a pupil of Mathematics including accountancy, financial advisory services or teaching to name but a few. You could also go straight into a job as the AS GCE is a recognised qualification that will help you develop the skills, understanding and knowledge that many employers across lots of industries are looking for.