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Mathematics A Level
All Saints Catholic High School
Granville Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 2RJ
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Course Summary
The course covers many areas of mathematics and enables the students to acquire knowledge and skills with confidence, satisfaction and enjoyment. This involves studying pure mathematics as a continuation and development of GCSE work, developing skills to model mathematics to real-life situations in Mechanics, Probability and Statistics and learning about the use of mathematics in problem solving.
Here at All Saints we involve our Sixth Form Mathematics’ students in the UKMT Mathematics Challenges.
Course Details
Course Content
Pure Mathematics - focusing on Trigonometry, Calculus, Algebra and Geometry
Mechanics and Statistics - for applying the knowledge from the pure mathematics topics into real world situations.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Mathematics A Level
Paper 1: Pure mathematics 2 hours
Paper 2: Pure mathematics 2 hours
Paper 3: Statistics and Mechanics 2 hours
Calculators are expected to be used in all examination papers.
Entry requirements
GCSE Grade 7 in Mathematics
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Students develop skills in applying knowledge and recognising its significance to other disciplines, solving complex problems by breaking them down into simpler stages, analysing different types of data, and developing mathematical reasoning.
The course lays the foundation for any further study of mathematics or related subjects in higher education. Possible careers include: Engineering, Banking, Accountancy, Teaching, Public Service, Commerce, Politics, Insurance, Research, Computing, Business.
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