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AS/A Level Mathematics
Subject Staff: Charlotte Kelly (Head of Subject); Michael Mireku; Lynne Mortimer; Tim Selkirk; Janet Waddell
- Level: AS/A Level
- Duration: 2 years
Why should I choose this course?
- It combines well with all other subjects
- It is highly regarded for entry into most careers and Higher Education courses
- I want to develop and extend my mathematical skills, particularly in real-life situations
- If you are very keen on Mathematics and wish to take it beyond A-level, you can also study Further Mathematics
What does the course consist of?
Three units for AS, and six units for a full A-level. There are Core units and Applied Units (Decision, Mechanics, Statistics)
- Core units include algebra, trigonometry, calculus, graphs, sequences etc.
- Decision units include topics such as shortest path, linear programming, sorting, algorithms etc.
- Mechanical units include topics such as forces, motion, momentum, projectiles etc.
- Statistics units include topics such as collecting and analysing data, probability, binomial distribution, confidence intervals etc.
- Two Core units and one Applied unit are studied in the first year
- A further two Core units and one Applied unit are studied in the second year
- A student mentoring scheme means that help sessions are held every day, where advice and tuition are available.
What are the entry requirements?
- At least 5 A* to C passes at GCSE
- A grade C or above in GCSE Mathematics at Higher Level, ideally A*, A or B
How is this course assessed?
- In both the first and second year, one external exam is taken in January and two are taken at the end of the year
What might this course lead on to?
- Higher Education - to study Mathematics or any subject with a high maths content such as Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Engineering, Accountancy etc
If you have any questions about this course, e-mail maths@stocktonsfc.ac.uk