History A Level

Ocr

Qualification Overview

History teaches us to ask two very important questions: why and how. This is key to sharpening critical thinking abilities. Historians look at the available evidence and come to conclusions, a lot like a good detective, which helps them learn to be organised and manage information.

Historyislearningaboutthepasttounderstandthepresentandplanthe future

Studying history improves pupils ability to research, analyse, construct persuasive arguments and communicate findings in a clear manner. History also improves problem solving, presentation, organisation, and time management skills.

The analytical, writing, debate and detective skills developed in a History course ensures pupils are ready for a huge range of careers in history and beyond. This A Level can lead to employment opportunities within law, business, politics, marketing, insurance, journalism, economics, teaching, social research, archaeology and curation.

Approach to Learning

In this course pupils will learn to analyse sources and interpretations and write academic essays.

Assessment is through coursework and examination and pupils are coached in effective exam techniques.

A Closer Look:

This exciting course covers three modules. There is also a project element where pupils choose a historical topic of their choice. The three modules are:

> Lancastrians, Yorkists and Tudors 1455-1509 ( the Wars of the Roses)

> Democracy and Dictatorship in Germany 1919-63

> The Changing Nature of Warfare 1792-1945

Mathematics A Level

Pearson Edexcel

Qualification Overview

Mathematics A Level will appeal to pupils who appreciate the beauty and elegance of higher level algebra alongside the practical, real-life problem-solving aspect of Statistics and Mechanics.

This is a two year course comprising two thirds Pure Mathematics and one third Statistics and Mechanics. There are three overarching themes across the whole of the course;

> Mathematical argument and proof

> Mathematical problem solving

> Mathematical modelling

To study Mathematics A Level, you will need a minimum of Grade 6 at GCSE.

Thelogicalthinking,problem-solvinganddecision-makingskillsyoulearn whilestudyingamathematicsdegreearehighlyvaluedbyemployersacross manyjobsectors.

Approach to Learning

Pupils are taught in small groups to ensure support is given to every pupil. Technology is used within the course to make solving complex calculations easier. Real life data is used in Statistics. In Mechanics we model motion using springs, trucks and projectiles.

Assessment is through examination, and pupils are coached in effective exam techniques.

A Closer Look:

The Pure Mathematics content begins where GCSE left off, making the transition to studying at the higher level comparatively straightforward.

The modules within the course include:

> Algebra and Functions

> Equations and Inequalities

> Graph Sketching

> Exponentials and Logarithms

> Calculus

> Data Presentation and Interpretation

> Probability and Statistical Distributions and Hypothesis Testing

UCAS Points:

A* - 56 A - 48 B - 40 C - 32 D - 24 E - 16