Mathematics – Mathematics A Level
Overview
At A Level students will study core mathematics which develops the ideas met at GCSE, such as Algebra, Graphs, and Trigonometry and two applied units: Mechanics and Statistics. Studying Mathematics gives students techniques for understanding and solving problems and it encourages the development of a logical and enquiring mind.
Course Content
Educational Experiences
Course Specific Trips & Visits
The College runs a number of educational experiences each year to enable students to contextualise their learning. These experiences include trips and presentations by visiting speakers.
Progression
A Level Mathematics is welcomed as a qualification for a variety of Higher Education courses.
A Mathematics qualification is vital for some subjects, such as Engineering, and useful for others, such as Biochemistry. Students taking a degree in Music will find Mathematics is valuable when they study Acoustics.
Many Mathematics graduates work in Accountancy, Computing, Engineering, Management or Teaching.
Entry Requirements & Assessment
Students wishing to include A Levels in their programme need to have (or expect to achieve) at least five GCSE passes, with at least two at Grade 5 or above (and a satisfactory school reference) in order to be accepted on an A Level/BTEC Level 3 Programme.
In addition, students should meet the following minimum GCSE requirement:
- Grade 4 in English Language and Grade 6 in Maths – Most students taking this course will have obtained their grade from the higher GCSE paper.
Students wishing to include A Levels in their programme need to have (or expect to achieve) at least five GCSE passes, with at least two at Grade 5 or above (and a satisfactory school reference) in order to be accepted on an A Level/BTEC Level 3 Programme.
The course is assessed by three 2 hour papers at the end of year 2. All papers are calculator.
The exam board for this A Level is Edexcel.
What goes well with this course?
Mathematics goes well with every subject and it is probably the most marketable A Level in terms of acceptability. There are good economic reasons for studying Mathematics and it is difficult to think of any further education course or career where it would not be welcomed in combination with other subjects.
How To Apply
Applications for entry September 2020. The application form for the academic year 2019-2020 is available to complete online here.
Students should return their completed forms directly to Coulsdon College, NOT their schools. All applications will be considered according to the College's Admissions Policy. Please see the Admissions timetable for information about the College’s enrolment process.
Get in touch
Tel: 01737 551 176
Fax: 01737 551 282
Email: enquiries@coulsdon.ac.uk
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