AS and A2 Maths/Mathematics

AS and A2 Maths/Mathematics

• Venue:
  Windmill Avenue Campus, Kettering
• Duration:
  One year for AS Level or Two years for full A Level (AS Level + A2 Level)
• Start At:
  September 2010
• Level of Study:
  Advanced (Level 3)
• Awarding Body:
  Edexcel

AS and A2 Maths/Mathematics Entry Requirements

• For a 3 AS Level programme you will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at A*-C including English and an A or B grade in Maths or equivalent.

• For a 4 AS Level programme you will need a minimum of 6 GCSEs at A*-C including English and an A or B grade in Maths or equivalent.

To progress to A2 Level a minimum of grade D at AS Level is required.

Entry is subject to a successful interview. If you have been out of education for some time you may wish to consider the Access to Higher Education programme as an alternative to A Levels.

Content
AS Level - 3 modules

C1: Algebra and functions; coordinate geometry in the (x,y) plane; sequences and series; differentiation; integration

C2: Algebra and functions; coordinate geometry in the (x,y) plane; sequences and series; trigonometry; exponentials and logarithms; differentiation; integration

S1: Mathematical models in probability and statistic; representation and summary of data; probability; correlation and regression; discrete random variables; discrete distributions, the Normal Distribution

A2 Level, the above, plus:
C3: Algebra and functions; trigonometry; exponentials and logarithms; differentiation; numerical methods

C4: Algebra and functions; coordinate geometry in the (x,y) plane; sequences and series; differentiation; integration; vectors

EITHER

M1: 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.

OR

S2: The Binomial and Poisson Distributions; continuous random variables; samples; hypothesis tests

C - Core pure mathematics M - Mechanics S - Statistics
Assessment Each module carries equal weight. There is a 1½ hour written examination for each module. There is no coursework for any module.
AS students take the Core-1 exam in January and the Core-2 and Statistics-1 modules in June.
A2 students take the Core-3 exam in January and the Core-4 module with their final option module (Mechanics-1 or Statistics-2) in June.

Progression AS Maths is interesting for its own sake and is useful in supporting students across many subjects.

The minimum requirement for progression from AS to A2 is a grade E in the AS Level.

The full A Level is recognised as a valuable qualification for students who wish to progress to Higher Education courses in the Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Accounting, Business, Economics and Computing.
Entry Requirement
For a 3 AS Level programme you will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at A*-C including English and an A or B grade in Maths or equivalent.
For a 4 AS Level programme you will need a minimum of 6 GCSEs at A*-C including English and an A or B grade in Maths or equivalent.
To progress to A2 Level a minimum of grade D at AS Level is required.
Entry is subject to a successful interview. If you have been out of education for some time you may wish to consider the Access to Higher Education programme as an alternative to A Levels.