1. Welcome to Mathematics A Level
By the end of this course you will:
Have an understanding of pure mathematics at advanced level, including advanced algebraic methods and calculus.
Understand and be able to apply a range of mathematical techniques and methods to solve statistics and mechanics problems.
Be able to solve advanced level mathematical problems.

2. Mathematics A Level Course content
You will study...
Overview
Example topics:
In Year 12
Pure Mathematics
Coordinate Geometry
Calculus
Statistics & Mechanics
Binomial distribution
Kinematics
In Year 13
Further calculus
Numerical methods
Normal distribution
Moments

3. First teaching 2017. Draft specification. Not yet accredited (Nov 16).
Mathematics A Level:
Assessment
Exam board:
First teaching Draft specification.
Not yet accredited (Nov 16).
Assessment:
Percentage:
Detail:
Examination
100%
3 equally weighted exams at the end of Year 13.
Paper 1 (Pure): 2 hrs
Paper 2 (Pure + Mechanics): 2 hrs
Paper 3 (Pure + Statistics): 2 hrs
Please see above logos for all other exam boards to personalise for your course

4. Mathematics A Level Requirements Which skills are needed?
Course requirements
General College entry requirements
At least grade 6 or grade B in GCSE Mathematics
Which skills are needed?
Good algebra, number, geometry and statistics skills
Mathematical problem solving
Application skills to relate mathematics to real world scenarios
Expectations and workload
An interest in mathematics
High level of independent study to support classroom learning
3 internal formal assessments completed per academic year
2 homework assignments completed per week – a minimum of 6 hours per week outside of lessons on homework, further study and revision

5. Mathematics A Level Further information 2015/16 Course Performance
89% of students achieved an A*-C grade by the end of Year 13
Course enrichment:
UKMT Senior Maths Challenge
UKMT Team Challenge
2015/6 Example student destination(s)
Mathematics, Newcastle University
Chemistry, York University
Department contact details
Mr Chris Ritzmann

6. Further Mathematics A Level
By the end of this course you will:
Have a deeper understanding of pure mathematics at advanced level, including more advanced algebraic methods, complex numbers and solving differential equations.
Understand and be able to apply a range of mathematical techniques and methods to solve mechanics and decision-based problems.
Be able to solve advanced level mathematical problems.

7. Further Mathematics A Level
Course content
You will study...
Overview
Example topics:
In Year 12
Pure Mathematics
Complex numbers
Further vectors
Mechanics & Discrete Mathematics
Circular motion
Game Theory
In Year 13
Differential equations
Methods of proof
Work, energy and power
Group Theory

8. Further Mathematics A Level:
Assessment
Exam board:
First teaching Draft specification.
Not yet accredited (Nov 16).
Assessment:
Percentage:
Detail:
Examination
100%
3 equally weighted exams at the end of Year 13.
Paper 1 (Pure) : 2 hrs
Paper 2 (Pure) : 2 hrs
Paper 3 (Applied options): 2 hrs
Please see above logos for all other exam boards to personalise for your course

9. Further Mathematics A Level
Requirements
Course requirements
General College entry requirements
At least grade 7 or grade A in GCSE Mathematics
Studying A level Mathematics
Which skills are needed?
Strong algebra, number, geometry and statistics skills
Mathematical problem solving
Application skills to relate mathematics to real world scenarios
Expectations and workload
A keen interest in mathematics
High level of independent study to support classroom learning
3 internal formal assessments completed per academic year
2 homework assignments completed per week – a minimum of 6 hours per week outside of lessons on homework, further study and revision

10. Further Mathematics A Level
Further information
2015/16 Course Performance
100% of students achieved an A*-C grade by the end of Year 13
Course enrichment:
UKMT Senior Maths Challenge
UKMT Team Challenge
2015/6 Example student destination(s)
Mathematics, Warwick University
Civil Engineering, Birmingham University
Department contact details
Mr Chris Ritzmann

11. Careers
Physics: most career options require physics to be combined with mathematics
Engineering
Architecture
Accounting
Economics
Finance
Air Traffic control
Law
Medicine
Psychology
Software Engineering
Business
Retail Management
Teaching
AND many many more…….