Mathematics

MATHEMATICS introduced to the two applied areas of the A-level mathematics course – statistics and mechanics. Six great reasons to study Maths: 1. Mathematics is fun, exciting, wondrous and beautiful. 2. Career opportunities- Maths and Further Maths are very versatile REQUIREMENTS: qualifications. They will naturally Mathematics is a sequential subjects. Students will need to lead you into interesting, rewarding and well paid jobs. have at least a grade 7 in GCSE 3. Employability Skills- students Mathematics or equivalent with A-Level Maths/Further Maths to achieve at A-Level. To be are better at thinking logically and successful, you must have the analytically. desire and tenacity to be able to solve multi-step questions. 4. Preparation for Higher Education- essential for STEM subjects. EXAM BOARD: 5. Supporting other subjects- AQA Sciences, Geography, Psychology, Economics and Business Studies. SUBJECT LEAD: 6. Interesting and Challenging Katharine Goden Course- contains elements of Pure katharinegoden@frensham.org Mathematics, Mechanics, Statistics and Discrete Mathematics. Assessments: 1. 100% Pure Maths - proof, algebra and functions, coordinate geometry, sequences and series, trigonometry, exponentials and logarithms, differentiation, integration and numerical methods 2. 50% Pure 50% Mechanics –mechanics element will include vectors, quantities and units in Mechanics, kinematics, forces and Newton’s laws and moments 3. 50% Pure 50% Statistics – statistics element will include statistical sampling, data presentation and interpretation, probability, statistical distributions and hypothesis testing

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REASONS TO CHOOSE MATHEMATICS:

Throughout the two years, students will develop and extend their existing understanding of algebraic manipulation and trigonometry. Many students will be introduced to the aspects of calculus and it’s applications for the first time, while diving into the world of exponentials and logarithms. Students will also discover for themselves, the links between the many different areas of mathematics, and they will be