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Mathematics

Mathematics

AIMS

An A level in Mathematics will allow you to see how different areas of mathematics are connected and recognise how a situation may be represented mathematically and understand the relationship between ‘real-world’ problems. You will enhance your problem solving skills, learn mathematical techniques and use them in solving these ‘real world’ problems.

CURRICULUM

Year 12

Pure

Algebra and functions; coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane; sequences and series; differentiation; integration, trigonometry; exponentials and logarithms

Statistics

Mathematical models in probability and statistics; representation and summary of data; probability; correlation and regression; discrete random variables; discrete distributions; permutations and combinations. This will involve access to a large dataset on which the examination questions will be based.

Mechanics

Mathematical models in mechanics; vectors in mechanics; kinematics of a particle moving in a straight line; dynamics of a particle moving in a straight line or plane; statics of a particle; moments.

Year 13

Pure

Algebra and functions, trigonometry, exponentials and logarithms, parametric equations, differentiation and integration, numerical methods, vectors, mathematical proof.

Statistics

Sampling and analysis of data, probability, the normal distribution, the Binomial Distribution

Mechanics

Centres of mass, statics of rigid bodies, projectiles, kinematics, moments, vectors

FACILITIES AND RESOURCES

All mathematics rooms are equipped with overhead projectors. At KS5 pupils and students have digital access to a relevant textbook to accompany their studies.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR

The Mathematics faculty takes part in the UKMT Senior Maths Challenge every year and regularly enters a team in the Senior Team Challenge

For more information contact:

Mr DN Roocroft

Head of Faculty Mathematics and Computing

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