AS and A2 Maths/Mathematics
A Level
In Kettering
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Kettering
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Duration
1 Year
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.
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About this course
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...
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Course programme
- 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
- 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.
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.
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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.
AS and A2 Maths/Mathematics