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A Level Mathematics

Course Code

A Level

Course Type

A Level

Course Duration

2 Years

Location

Central Saint Michael's Sixth Form

Start Date

1 September, 2025

Studying A Level Mathematics is stimulating, challenging and can be the most elegant and succinct way to describe the world around us. It will provide you with rational and logical processing skills, the necessary tools for a problem solver. The mathematician’s skillset is highly transferable and very desirable.

The course is popular for students who wish to purse careers in the fields of STEM, Finance and Economics. Due to Mathematics being universal, it can also be useful for other subjects including Business and Geography.

Content Overview

The course will be taught over two years and is split into three areas: Pure Mathematics, Statistics and Mechanics. You will be examined in all three areas in both the first and second year with content becoming progressively more challenging.

Year 1

Pure Mathematics
Algebraic Expressions
Quadratics
Equations & Inequalities
Graphs and Transformations
Straight Line Graphs
Equations of Circles
Algebraic Methods
Binomial Expansion
Trigonometric Identities and Equations
Vectors
Differentiation
Integration
Exponentials & Logs

Statistics
Data Collection
Measures of Location and Spread
Representations of Data
Correlation and Probability
Statistical Distributions
Hypothesis Testing

Mechanics
Modelling in Mechanics
Constant Acceleration
Forces and Motion
Variable Acceleration

Year 2

Pure Mathematics
Algebraic Methods
Functions & Graphs
Sequences and Series
Binomial Expansion
Radians
Trigonometric Functions
Trigonometry & Modelling
Parametric Equations
Differentiation
Numerical Methods
Integration
Vectors

Statistics
Regression, Correlation and Hypothesis Testing
Conditional Probability
The Normal Distribution

Mechanics
Moments
Forces and Friction
Projectiles
Applications of Forces

All students studying A Levels should have at least five GCSEs at grade 9 – 5 in academic subjects, including English Language at grade 5. Two of these should be grade 6. Specifically for Mathematics, you will need GCSE Maths at grade 7 or above.

Guest Speaker Sessions – Talks from working professionals and university lecturers about their experiences and career opportunities.
Careers Fair – An opportunity for students to talk to employers about the range of careers, jobs, apprenticeships and volunteering opportunities available.
Elevate Education ‘Ace your Exams’ Workshop – A student-focused session aimed at improving memory, recall, and exam performance strategies.
University Taster Day – Visit to a local university for an introduction, workshop and campus tour.
Mental Health Awareness Workshops – Collaborative sessions with external organisations focusing on wellbeing, stress management, and understanding mental health.

For when you’re not studying, we offer a whole range of enrichment activities which are not only good fun but help you make friends, develop new skills and add to your CV and university applications. There are trips and visits to bring your studies to life, and you can get involved in sport, debating and many other activities.
Through the Student Union and our college committees, you can get involved in volunteering, enterprise, fundraising projects or the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. We run societies like the Medical Society for you to join and we organise events and festivals to celebrate our inclusive and diverse community. As for entertainment, we regularly host film nights and go on theatre trips to see live productions.

Assessment will be examination based for both years.

Year 1
• Paper 1: Pure Mathematics (2 hours)
• Paper 2: Statistics and Mechanics (1 hour 15 minutes)

Year 2
• Paper 1: Pure Mathematics (2 hours)
• Paper 2: Pure Mathematics (2 hours)
• Paper 3: Statistics and Mechanics (2 hours)

To progress to Year 2, you will need a minimum of a grade D in Year 1. Workshops and learning coaches are available to support you throughout the course.

Most A Level students go on to study at university. Some have used A Level Mathematics to go directly into a profession. The study of Mathematics opens the door to many varied professions, and there are many pathways available including Accounting, Data Analysis, Engineering, Investment Banking, Medicine and Teaching. Obvious choices would be in the areas of Science, Engineering, or Finance.

To see the many varied careers that a student of Mathematics and Statistics may follow, from games programming to weather forecasting, go to www.mathscareers.org.uk.

Course Details

Department

Mathematics

Exam Board

Edexcel

Qualification

Level 3

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