Mathematics AS/A2

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AS SPECIFICATION CODE 8371
A2 SPECIFICATION CODE 9371

Course Introduction:
This course provides students with

This is a challenging course that leads on from GCSE Higher mathematics. It starts to develop your mathematical skills and problem solving skills of mathematics.

The course studied is designed to encourage students to:
• Explore Mathematics in a greater depth
• Specialise in Pure Mathematics with either Mechanics or Statistics
• Build upon the trigonometry and algebra from GCSE course as well as meeting new areas such as calculus.

Entry Requirements:
To succeed in this course students will need to have attained:

GCSE Grade B in Maths

Course Assessment:
AS Level (Year 12)

Unit 1 Pure Mathematics – Core 1
Assessed by way of an examination

Unit 2 Pure Mathematics – Core 2
Assessed by way of an examination

Unit 3 Application Unit
Assessed by way of an examination

A2 Level (Year 13)

Unit 4 Pure Mathematics – Core 3
Assessed by way of an examination

Unit 5 Pure Mathematics – Core 4
Assessed by way of an examination

Unit 6 Application Unit
Assessed by way of an examination