Maths A Level

What is Maths?

Mathematics explores the logic of shape, quantity, and arrangement. It’s everywhere in daily life, influencing various aspects of our activities.

Why Study Maths?

• Versatile Qualifications: Highly valued by employers and higher education.

• Employability Skills: Develops problem-solving, communication, logical reasoning, and resilience.

• Stimulating Courses: Enhances cognitive development.

• University Preparation: Excellent for a range of university courses.

• Increased Knowledge: Deepens understanding of mathematical techniques and their real-world applications.

• Supports Other A-levels: Beneficial for subjects like Psychology, Biology, and Geography

The A-Level course has two distinct sections, Pure and Applied. Pure Maths is the study of concepts without application outside of mathematics, yet, as Maths and the world develop, many topics later have applications (for example internet banking would not work without prime numbers). Applied Maths is split into Statistics and Mechanics. Statistics shall be an extension of ideas you have previously met at GCSE, Mechanics is the study of objects at rest and in motion.

Examinations occur at the end of year 13, there will be 3 exams, 2 based on pure content, and the other on the applied content, split evenly between the Statistics and Mechanics. The pure content accounts for two thirds of your grade and the applied for a third.

The Course and Its Structure

The A-Level course has two distinct sections, Pure and Applied. Pure Maths is the study of concepts without application outside of mathematics, yet, as Maths and the world develop, many topics later have applications (for example internet banking would not work without prime numbers). Applied Maths is split into Statistics and Mechanics. Statistics shall be an extension of ideas you have previously met at GCSE, Mechanics is the study of objects at rest and in motion.

Examinations occur at the end of year 13, there will be 3 exams, 2 based on pure content, and the other on the applied content, split evenly between the Statistics and Mechanics. The pure content accounts for two thirds of your grade and the applied for a third.

There will be tests during lesson time each half term and 2 mock exam weeks each year.

Normal college entry requirements (5 grade 4s or above, including English Language and mathematics) plus grade 6 in GCSE Maths.

Successful completion of A-Level Maths can lead to degrees and careers in the following:

Finance - Actuarial Work, Accountancy, Financial Modelling, Investment Banking

Computing - Games Design, Internet Security, Telecommunications

Mathematical Biology - Population Modelling, Epidemics and Vaccination

Engineering - Aircraft Modelling, Fluid Flows, Acoustic Engineering, Quantity Surveyor, Planner

Teaching and Lecturing - Primary, Secondary and Further Education

Statistics - Medical Statistics, Market Research, Government Statistics

Business - Logistics, Traffic Planning, Project Management, Business Consultancy

Competitive degree courses - Law, Medicine, Veterinary Science

To find out more about where Maths can take you, visit the Maths Careers website.