Mathematics
Mathematics is a popular choice at A level with around 15-20 girls taking the full A2. In addition, interest in Further Mathematics is growing where typically 4 – 8 girls will take Further Mathematics as a forth A Level.
The Department follows the Edexcel modular syllabus. Full details can be found at www.edexcel.com by following the GCE Mathematics link.
The award of A Level mathematics is made upon the completion of 6 modules. Three will be covered in each of Year 12 and Year 13. Each module is assessed with a 1 ½ hour exam, taken in the summer at the end of each year respectively.
There is no coursework in A Level mathematics.
Year 12
(8 lessons per week)
In Year 12 the three modules covered will consists of,
| Core 1 | Algebra. Surds and indices, quadratics, co-ordinate geometry, calculus |
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| Core 2 | Algebra. More calculus, trigonometry, sequences and series |
| Statistics 1 | Summarising data, probability, the Normal distribution |
The syllabus will be covered by the use of two text books, with software and web support.
These three modules combine to make an AS award.
Year 13
(8 lessons per week)
In Year 13 a further 3 modules will be covered,
| Core 3 | Algebra. More calculus, more trigonometry, exponential and log functions |
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| Core 4 | Algebra. More calculus, partial fractions, vectors |
And a choice of one from,
| Mechanics 1 | Vectors, kinematics, moments |
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| Statistics 2 | Binomial distribution, Poison distribution, continuous random variables, hypothesis tests |
Again, these three modules will be covered by the use of two text books, with software and web support.
With the three AS modules, these will combine to create a full A level in Mathematics.
Sixth Form News
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AS/A2 results
Thursday 19th August