MATHS Exam Board: EDEXCEL Maths Syllabus: A-level: 9MA0 Consult: Mr Bright / Mrs Beggs WHY STUDY THE SUBJECT? Maths is the foundation of most modern science; look around you – most of the items we use every day wouldn’t exist without it. Millions of people around the world use A-level Mathematics in different university courses and careers. Maths is a ‘facilitating subject’ which means it is highly valued by universities – not just for courses that are obviously mathematical. Maths students are valued because they are good at thinking logically and analytically; through solving problems they develop resilience and are able to think more creatively and strategically. CONTENT AND BREAKDOWN A-level Content: • Pure Maths (including Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry and Proof) • Mechanics (including Vectors, Kinematics and Forces) • Statistics (including the Interpretation and Presentation of Data, and Probability.
ASSESSMENT At A-level there are 3 examinations; two covering Pure and one covering Applied. AFTER ASHCOMBE Some students who study Maths at A-level often continue to study Mathematics at university (although it is likely you will have chosen Further 27
Maths too). Maths is critical for university subjects such as Physics, Engineering and many Medicine courses and is useful for many other courses.
