GCE A Level Mathematics / Further Mathematics

Coleg Sir Gâr Carmarthenshire College

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In Carmarthen

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Carmarthen (Wales)

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Programme Description:
The course covers units in pure mathematics, further pure, mechanics and statistics. An A Level is made up of six units, four of which are pure while the other two are mechanics or statistics. Students are advised which combination best suits them based on their other subjects and career needs. Students demonstrating a special aptitude for mathematics and a wish to apply to universities such as Oxbridge, will also be advised to study further mathematics. A levels in mathematics and further mathematics can be achieved by completing the full twelve modules of mathematics available.

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Location

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Carmarthen (Carmarthenshire)
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Jobs Well Road,, SA31 3HY

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About this course

Progression and Employment:
A Levels provide an excellent basis for progression to higher level qualifications such as degrees or Higher National Diplomas
A level Mathematics is a necessary requirement for many Science degrees at university.

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Subjects

  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Mechanics
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics

Course programme

Programme Features:

  • Designed to give a thorough basic training in the core disciplines of algebra, calculus, trigonometry and analytical geometry
  • The specification links well with that for A-Level physics and the sciences in general
  • Traditionally and rigourously taught course
  • The course is vastly different from GCSE in terms of the level of difficulty and the amount and volume of work covered
  • The most crucial part of GCSE work needed for A level success is a very high standard of ability in algebra
  • Six external papers for A level qualification
  • Three external papers for an AS qualification


Programme Content:

C1- C4 Pure mathematics modules; M1-M3 Mechanics modules; S1-S3 Statistics modules; FP1-FP3 Further pure modules.

Additional information

Method of Assessment Currently, there are three examination papers at AS Level at the end of year one. Likewise at A2 Level, there are a further three examination papers at the end of year two with the option of re-sitting the Year 1 papers. For A2 Further Mathematics there are a further 3 pure examination papers: FP1, FP2 and FP3.

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