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Year 13

Term 1

Pure - Functions & Modelling

Pure - Series and sequences

Pure - The binomial Theorem

Stats - Regression and correlation

Mech – Moments

Term 2

Pure – Trigonometry

Pure – Parametric equations

Stats – Probability

Mech – Forces at any angle

Term 3

Pure – Differentiation

Pure – Numerical Methods

Stats – The Normal Distribution

Mech – Applications of kinematics

Term 4 and 5

Pure – Integration 1

Pure – Integration 2

Stats – The Normal distribution

Mech – Applications of forces

Pure – Vectors (3D)

Stats – The Normal Distribution

Mech – Further Kinematics

Revision and Formal Examination

 

Course Content

Pure Maths 1 & 2

These modules include Proof, Algebra (heavy content), Functions, Coordinate Geometry, Sequences & Series, Trigonometry,  Logarithms, Differentiation/Integration, Vectors

 

Statistics 

This module includes sampling, data, probability, statistical distribution, hypothesis and working with a meteorological data set.

 

Mechanics

 This module comprises of Forces, Moments, Kinematics

 

Further Maths

Further Pure Maths 1 & 2- as A Level but more in depth study

You then also do:

·         Further Statistics

·         Further Mechanics

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Examination Details

100% exam at the end of the course

Pure Maths 1 – 2 hours (100 marks)

Pure Maths 2 – 2 hours (100 marks)

Statistics and Mechanics – 2 hours (100 Marks)*

*Section A – Statistics

*Section B – Mechanics

 

Further Maths

4 exams – 1.5 hours (75 marks)

Career Pathways

Actuary, Accountant, Statistician, Stockbroker, Engineer, Meteorologist, Quantity Surveyor, Software Tester, Analyst, Market Researcher, Space /Aircraft Industry, Banking.

 

University Courses e.g. Computer Science, Chemistry, Biology and Life Sciences, Medicine/Nursing, Dentistry, Business Management Studies, Finance, Architecture, Geology, Maths.

Highly sought after in degrees e.g. Psychology and Geography 

Entry Criteria

Grade 6 in GCSE is desired for A Level maths and a Grade 7 in GCSE maths is desired to study Further maths.