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.

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

First teaching 2017. Draft specification. Not yet accredited (Nov 16). Mathematics A Level: Assessment Exam board: First teaching 2017. 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

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

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 critzmann@toothillschool.co.uk

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.

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

Further Mathematics A Level: Assessment Exam board: First teaching 2017. 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

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

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 critzmann@toothillschool.co.uk

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