Mathemat i cs PEARSON AS LEVEL Specific entry requirements At least five grade 9-4 GCSEs, including GCSE grade 4 in English. Students should have achieved at least grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics. Content of the course The AS Mathematics course is the first year of the ALevelMathematics course. Thecourse revisitsand deepens understanding of GCSE algebra, trigonometry, and vectors whilst introducing logarithms, calculus, the binomial expansion, and the application of mathematics within the field of mechanics. How is the course assessed? The course is assessed at the end of the second year by way of two externally set and marked examinations covering all the content of the course. Is this course for you and where could it take you? This course is comprised of a combination of pure maths and applied: Pure, the essential tool kit for all areas of mathematics, and it is the branch of mathematics most similar to what has been covered at GCSE level. Applied includes statistics and mechanics: these use models of the real world to explore problems putting mathematics into context. It hasmany links with physics, engineering, economics or business studies. It is easier to identify careers for which A Level Mathematics is not useful, as it can be beneficial when applying for many positions and also when applying to universities. TheLondonSchool of Economicsstudied thequalifications and income of students and found that those who took Mathematics A Level can generally go on to earn 7 – 10% more than those studying other subjects. Many employers are looking for a Maths A Level to be sure that job applicants are confident in handling maths on a daily basis and have the transferable skills that are developed by studying maths, such as modelling, logical thinking, problem solving, and critical analysis. Currently this course is taught over two years, three periods a week. It is treated as half an A Level in terms of UCAS points. Contact Please contact Miss K Basso bassok@westlakesmat.org.uk West Lakes Academy - Sixth Form 26
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