The first year comprises a mixed curriculum of Pure and Applied units. These same Pure and Applied units are then built upon and extended in the second year. In both years, the Applied units cover elements of both Mechanics and Statistics. Pure Mathematics – If students enjoyed the challenge of problem-solving at GCSE then this course will appeal to them. It will extend students’ knowledge of such topics such as algebra and trigonometry as well as introducing them to calculus. Statistics – Students will learn how to analyse and summarise numerical data in order to arrive at informed conclusions. Students will extend their understanding of probability and be introduced to distribution functions. Many of the ideas students meet in the Statistics course have applications in subjects such as psychology, geography, biology and more. Mechanics – Students will learn how to describe mathematically the motion of objects and how they respond to forces acting upon them. They will learn the technique of mathematical modelling; of turning a complicated physical problem into a simpler one that can be analysed and solved using mathematical methods. The ideas covered in the Mechanics elements of the course have applications in Physics.
Name: MATHEMATICS Qualification title: - Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding - Created 20151002 13:50:17 Updated 20161003 11:07:49
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Fulford School
Community School
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Fulfordgate Town: York