A and AS level Mathematics
A Level
In Bristol
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Bristol
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Class hours
200h
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Duration
1 Year
Suitable for those who are competent in Maths (normally with a good GCSE level), A-level Maths is an ideal subject for access to good universities. The subject is highly respected and enables access to a wide variety of university courses, not just those mathematically based, when coupled with another A-level subjects. Our small groups and informal yet academic approach ensure that courses are tailored to individual student needs, and expert tutors are always available to help. The college is a member of UCAS, so can help with university applications, and give advice when writing personal statements. Situated in the city centre, we are close to all transport links and other facilities, but we offer a quiet place to study, without pressure.
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About this course
Students can expect to achieve A-level Mathematics with the AQA examination board after successful completion of the summer exams. If they have applied to university through UCAS, they should also receive offers in the first half of the year.
Students who want to retake A-level Mathematics over 1 year, or students wishing to take the subject for the first time with a suitable basis knowledge, are welcome to apply. There are no restrictions on age - we attempt to be as inclusive as possible.
A good level at GCSE Mathematics (or equivalent qualification) is essential for success.
Most larger schools and colleges only offer A-level subjects over 2 years, so we are unique in the Bristol area in making the qualification available over 1 year.
Normally we arrange an informal appointment in order to discuss the subject and your requirements in more detail. After that we ask students to complete our application form. Once enrolled on the course, we will send out further information such as book recommendations and schedules.
We normally say that students should spend, as a minimum, the same time doing private study as they spend in class. Of course, the more time you can devote to private study and question practice, the better you will understand the course content.
Apart from the obvious (a Maths degree), you can do almost anything! Maths is respected and accepted for career areas such as healthcare, finance, science and engineering and teaching.
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Subjects
- Mathematics
- Maths
- University
- GCSE Mathematics
- Access
- Numeracy
- Calculus
- Statistics
- Trigonometry
- Algebra
Teachers and trainers (1)
Adrian Bradfield
Maths and Physics Teacher
Course programme
Core content
- OT1: Mathematical argument, language and proof (page 11)
- OT2: Mathematical problem solving (page 11)
- OT3: Mathematical modelling (page 12)
- A: Proof (page 12)
- B: Algebra and functions (page 13)
- C: Coordinate geometry in the (x,y) plane (page 14)
- D: Sequences and series (page 15)
- E: Trigonometry (page 15)
- F: Exponentials and logarithms (page 17)
- G: Differentiation (page 18)
- H: Integration (page 19)
- I: Numerical methods (page 20)
- J: Vectors (page 20)
- K: Statistical sampling (page 21)
- L: Data presentation and interpretation (page 21)
- M: Probability (page 22)
- N: Statistical distributions (page 22)
- O: Statistical hypothesis testing (page 23)
- P: Quantities and units in mechanics (paqe 23)
- Q: Kinematics (page 23)
- R: Forces and Newton’s laws (page 24)
- S: Moments (page 25)
For the AQA A-level Maths specification, see:
http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/mathematics/as-and-a-level/mathematics-7357/specification-at-a-glance
A and AS level Mathematics