Mathematics

AIMS 

An A level in Mathematics will allow you to see how different areas of mathematics are connected and recognise how a situation may be represented mathematically and understand the relationship between ‘real-world’ problems. You will enhance your problem solving skills, learn mathematical techniques and use them in solving these ‘real world’ problems. 

CURRICULUM 

Year 12 

Pure 

Algebra and functions; coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane; sequences and series; differentiation; integration, trigonometry; exponentials and logarithms 

Statistics 

Mathematical models in probability and statistics; representation and summary of data; probability; correlation and regression; discrete random variables; discrete distributions; permutations and combinations.  This will involve access to a large dataset on which the examination questions will be based. 

Mechanics 

Mathematical models in mechanics; vectors in mechanics; kinematics of a particle moving in a straight line; dynamics of a particle moving in a straight line or plane; statics of a particle; moments. 

Year 13 

Pure 

Algebra and functions, trigonometry, exponentials and logarithms, parametric equations, differentiation and integration, numerical methods, vectors, mathematical proof. 

Statistics 

Sampling and analysis of data, probability, the normal distribution, the Binomial Distribution 

Mechanics 

Centres of mass, statics of rigid bodies, projectiles, kinematics, moments, vectors 

FACILITIES AND RESOURCES 

All mathematics rooms are equipped with overhead projectors. At KS5 pupils and students have digital access to a relevant textbook to accompany their studies. 

EXTRA-CURRICULAR 

The Mathematics faculty takes part in the UKMT Senior Maths Challenge every year and regularly enters a team in the Senior Team Challenge 

For more information contact: 

Mr DN Roocroft 

Head of Faculty Mathematics and Computing