Advanced/Advanced Subsidiary GCE Mathematics/Free Standing Mathematics Qualifications (FSMQs)

A Level

In Barrow-In-Furness

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Barrow-in-furness

  • Duration

    2 Years

These courses are designed for students who want to continue to study Mathematics but want to follow a more applied course. They support subjects such as Physics, Biology, Psychology and Geography. You learn how to apply mathematical techniques and interpret the results, often using graphical calculators and computers. The course consists of three units, a compulsory algebra unit, a data.

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Government funding available

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Location

Start date

Barrow-In-Furness (Cumbria)
Rating Lane, LA139LE

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On request

About this course

It is expected that students following these courses have at least a grade C at GCSE Mathematics (Foundation or Higher).

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Advanced/Advanced Subsidiary GCE Mathematics/Free Standing Mathematics Qualifications (FSMQs)

Entry Requirements
It is expected that students following these courses have at least a grade C at GCSE Mathematics (Foundation or Higher).

About the Course
These courses are designed for students who want to continue to study Mathematics but want to follow a more applied course. They support subjects such as Physics, Biology, Psychology and Geography. You learn how to apply mathematical techniques and interpret the results, often using graphical calculators and computers.

The course consists of three units, a compulsory algebra unit, a data analysis unit and a decision mathematics unit. A2 Use of Mathematics consists of a calculus unit, a coursework unit and a mathematical comprehension unit.

The first year units can also be taken as separate FSMQ qualifications.

Numeracy

Courses leading to a qualification in Basic Skills are available at level 1 or 2. These focus on practical applications to real life problems and can lead to additional Free Standing Mathematics Qualifications for which students have the opportunity to build a portfolio of work. Alternatively students may follow a course in GCSE Mathematics if this is appropriate.

Advanced/Advanced Subsidiary GCE Mathematics/Free Standing Mathematics Qualifications (FSMQs)

Price on request