Exam Board: AQA
A-Level Maths is not just about learning new mathematical processes and language. It is about learning to think logically, being able to identify incorrect reasoning and using your skills to relate mathematical situations to real world situations.
The course is challenging and rewarding and demands a high level of commitment, extra work and practice. The course is challenging but extremely enjoyable and you will be fully supported and encouraged by staff. Students need to have a genuine interest in Maths and be prepared to push themselves in order to succeed.
Grade 7 required at GCSE to study at A Level.
Paper 1: Any content from A: Proof, B: Algebra and functions, C: Coordinate geometry, D: Sequences and series, E: Trigonometry, F: Exponentials and logarithms, G: Differentiation, H: Integration, I: Numerical methods.
Paper 2: Any content from Paper 1 plus J: Vectors, P: Quantities and units in mechanics, Q: Kinematics, R: Forces and Newton’s laws, S: Moments.
Paper 3: Any content from Paper 1 plus K: Statistical sampling, L: Data presentation and Interpretation, M: Probability, N: Statistical distributions, O: Statistical hypothesis testing.
Each paper is 2 hours long and worth 100 marks. Each contributes 33.3% towards the A-Level qualification with a mix of question styles, from short, single-mark questions to multi-step problems.
An A-Level in Maths is very highly regarded by all universities and prospective employers, even if you are not looking to do something mathematics-related. It is useful for many Higher Education courses including Maths, Engineering, any of the Science-based courses, Finance, Business, IT, Medicine and many more.