A Level Mathematics

QUALIFICATION AS / A2

EXAMINATION BOARD WJEC

COURSE DESCRIPTION The mathematics course promotes rational thinking and encourages learners to process data clearly and accurately. These skills are highly valued by employers. An awareness of the relevance of mathematics to other fields of study will also be outlined. Therefore, pupils may look to the future with a wide range of career options to choose from. The course is divided into three elements: pure mathematics, statistics and mechanics. All pupils will study pure mathematics, but have a choice of statistics or mechanics.

AS/A2 UNITS The first year is the

AS course and covers:

• Pure mathematics
• Mechanics
• Statistics

The second year completes the

A’ level with:

• Pure mathematics
• Mechanics
• Statistics

ASSESSMENT 100% examination

Entry 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades A* to C. GCSE maths at grade B or above.

PROGRESSION At A level, mathematics is a much sought after qualification for entry to a wide variety of full time course in higher education. There are also many areas of employment that see a mathematics A level as an important qualification, and it is often a requirement for vocational courses related to these areas. higher education courses or careers that list A level