Mathematics A-Level 

Qualifications 

Exam board: AQA 

Level 3 Advanced GCE in Mathematics  

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/mathematics/as-and-a-level/mathematics-7357 

Entry Requirements 

GCSE Grade 6 or above in Mathematics.  

Skills required 

Students who get the most out of their Mathematical studies have good problem-solving skills and can use these to identify the knowledge required to answer a question and how to apply this knowledge. These students are also highly organised and can plan and schedule when they are going to complete work. They are pro-active learners who will actively seek help if necessary. 

Course outline 

Students will be taught an approach to Mathematics that will enhance their problem-solving skills in this subject as well as help to equip them for A levels in a variety of other areas. All the content for A-level is compulsory and will focus on topics from pure maths, statistics and mechanics. Topics which will be new to most students include calculus, series, logarithms and coordinate geometry from pure maths; binomial probabilities and hypothesis testing in statistics; motion of a particle and the forces acting on it in mechanics. Also included in the new specification is an emphasis on proof as well as the use of technology to help solve problems. 

Student testimony 

Maths has helped me so much with my other lessons such as Psychology and Biology.  It has been applicable to all my lessons and help improve my grade in my other subjects.  The calculator we use for A Level maths is a must have for my other subjects!

Emily J - Year 13

Maths gives you a strong foundation for any university course you are trying to aim for.

Jude J - Year 13

Maths is very enjoyable.  It expands my knowledge on the subject very well and you discover new topics.  Furthermore, it is a very good subject if you are unsure what to do in the future, as it is required for many courses. 

Ruby M-C - Year 13

Further Maths:

This is my favourite subject.  It has supported my Oxford application and helped with my understanding in Physics and regular Maths A Level. 

Ollie R - Year 13

Further Maths has greatly improved my ability to solve complex problems. 

Leo M - Year 13

Further Maths is my favourite subject.  You get to learn all the cool stuff they don't teach you at GCSE.

Ollie J - Year 13

Career paths 

Popular career choices for those with A Level include engineering, computing, accountancy, economics, banking, business, retail management, surveying, psychology, air traffic control, architecture, cartography, psychology and teaching. 
Many students continue to university courses in physics, business studies, psychology, computing, engineering, many stipulate Mathematics as essential. 

Course outline/assessment 

Exam 100%: Three papers taken at the end of the course. 

Paper 1: Pure Maths 

Paper 2: 1/2 Pure maths and 1/2 Mechanics 

Paper 3: 1/2 Pure maths and 1/2 Statistics  

Ongoing assessment: Throughout the course students will have in class assessments- using exam practice questions to assess their understanding of the content covered. Students will be given opportunity to see marking criteria and compare it against their work, making Dedicated Improvements to their own piece.