MATHEMATICS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Year 12:
- PURE - Algebra 1, Polynomials, Binominal Theorem, Trigonometry, Differentiation & Integration, Exponentials & Logarithms, Vectors
- MECHANICS - Units & Kinematics, Forces & Newton Law
- STATISTICS - Collecting, Representing & Interpreting data, Probability & Discrete Random Variables, Hypothesis Testing
Year 13
- PURE - Algebra 2, Sequences, Trigonometric Identities, Differentiation 2, Integration & Differential Equations and Numerical Methods
- MECHANICS - Motion in 2D, Forces 2
- STATISTICS - Probability & Continuous Random Variables, Hypothesis Testing 2
ASSESSMENT
Year 12 / AS - 1x 2 hour external exam and 1x 1¼ hour external exam
Year 13 / A2 - 3x 2 hour external exam
All students undertake mock exams at least 2 times a year
Homework in the form of teacher notes, past papers, ICT resources (MyMaths), Integral
Year 12 AS modules - need a D to continue onto A2
Exam Board: Edexcel
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
5 Grade 4s and above to include Grade 6 in Mathematics GCSE
PROGRESSION PATHS
Medicine, Navy, Engineering, Business & Economics, Management, Architect, Stock Broker to name a few.