WHAT WILL I STUDY? Two thirds of the AS course involves studying Pure Mathematics. Students will develop algebra and trigonometry further, and also meet new concepts including calculus, exponentials and logarithms. Students will also study Statistics. This involves analysing data, learning about probability, and probability distributions, including the binomial and normal distributions. Two out of three of the A2 modules are on Pure Mathematics. Students will develop the calculus met at AS, differentiating and integrating many new functions. They will also take algebra and trigonometry further and meet new concepts including exponentials and vectors. The remaining Applied Mathematics module is Mechanics. This is the mathematics of forces and motion and students will study Newton’s Laws of motion, momentum, friction and projectiles. Students will find this particularly helpful if they are also taking Physics at A Level. HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED? The entire course is assessed by examination. There is no coursework element. WHERE NEXT? Mathematics is a challenging and highly regarded A Level. It is very useful if students are considering careers in business, IT, science, engineering, psychology or accountancy amongst others. It also will help students if they are studying subjects that use mathematical ideas.
Name: Mathematics Qualification title: - Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding - Created 20160928 08:38:03 Updated 20160928 08:40:29
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