Author: hwilliams

A Level Mathematics

To study Maths at GCE level, it is necessary to have attained a good grade in GCSE Mathematics and in GCSE Mathematics Numeracy.
What you will study
AS (2 Units)
UNIT 1
Pure mathematics (40%)
UNIT 2
Applied Mathematics (15%)
A2 (2Units)
UNIT 3
Pure Mathematics (35%)
UNIT 4
Applied Mathematics (25%)
Pure Mathematics involves the study of calculus, algebra, trigonometry and geometry.
Applied Mathematics: Statistics involves the study of probabilities and statistical techniques. It is useful to support work in biological and social sciences, and for use in business, commerce and manufacturing industry.
Mechanics involves the study of mathematical modelling and applied calculus. It is useful to support work in Physics and to prepare for Higher Education studies in Engineering, Mathematics and Sciences.
How you will study
There are 4.5 hours a week of formal teaching. You should be doing at least 4 hours per week of independent study (not including homework).
How you will be assessed
The examination board is WJEC. Further information on this specification is available on www.wjec.co.uk
Each unit is assessed by an examination, which will take place in June of the first year for AS. A2 units are examined in June of the second year. AS papers may be retaken to improve upon grades.
Your options after this course
Universities value Maths and it is a pre-requisite subject for a huge number of degrees. People who have studied Maths/ Further Maths have an excellent choice of careers, many of which involve very well-paid professions. Maths and Further Maths are two of the Russell Group universities' 'facilitating' subjects — so-called because choosing them at A-level allows a wide range of options for degree study. Sciences such as Biology, Chemistry and Physics use many mathematical techniques, and subjects such as Geography, Psychology and Sociology are also likely to have components which will be far more easily mastered by those with prior study of Mathematics.
Further information from :Mrs E Bamber, Curriculum lead for Maths and Numeracy (St.Brigid’s School).

Why choose Mathematics?
Some of the most interesting and well-paid careers revolve around Maths. Careers in finance, medicine, engineering, and business are all open to people with a background in Mathematics, as are careers in technology — Maths being at the very core of all new technological developments.

ST BRIGID’S SCHOOL
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