A LEVEL MATHEMATICS
Exam Board
EDEXCEL
Overview
You will cover the essential pure mathematical methods that can be applied to real world scenarios. Topics include solving equations, graphs and transformations, coordinate geometry, logarithms and exponentials, trigonometry and differentiation and integration. You will also develop an in-depth knowledge of statistics, focusing on the representation and analysis of data, probability, probability distributions, linear correlation and linear regression.
Why Choose This?
Mathematics is not only a beautiful and exciting subject in its own right, but it also underpins many other branches of learning. It is the language of science, technology and engineering. Mathematics is essential for architecture and design as well as economics and medicine, even art relies on mathematics to some extent. If you enjoy solving problems, logical analysis and have a creative streak, you should certainly consider studying the subject at a higher level. A good pass at A level mathematics will be looked on very favourably by universities, even if mathematics is not directly related to your chosen course.
Areas of Study & Assessment
Year 12
Pure 1 - algebra and functions; proof; coordinate geometry; sequences and series; exponentials and logarithms; differentiation; trigonometry; vectors; integration
Statistics - sampling; data representation and interpretation; probability; statistical distributions; hypothesis testing
Mechanics - quantities and units in mechanics; kinematics; exponential and logarithms; forces and Newton’s Laws
Year 13
Pure 2 - proof; algebraic and partial fractions; functions and modelling; series and sequences; the binomial theorem; trigonometry; parametric equations
Statistics - regression and correlation; the normal distribution; probability
Mechanics - moments; forces at any angle; application of kinematics; further kinematics
100% examination at the end of the two-year linear course
Paper 1: Pure Mathematics, 33%, 2 hours, 100 marks
Paper 2: Pure Mathematics 33% 2 hours 100 marks
Paper 3: Mechanics and Statistics 33% 2 hours 100 marks
What Our Students Say
The teachers were incredibly supportive and helped me to manage the transition from GCSE to A Level maths. I enjoyed studying new areas of maths and feel as though I have developed a deep understanding of the core aspects of the subject. There was plenty of time in lessons to ask lots of questions and talk to the teacher, which really helped keep me interested and engaged in the subject. Whilst studying maths at Lordswood I had the opportunity to participate in the UKMT Senior Challenge – the competitive nature of this really motivated me to work on my problem solving skills and allowed me to work in a team to improve my key skills.