Mathematics A' Level (Full AS + A2) Course

Course Structure

Module 1: Core Mathematics 1

• Algebra and functions
• Quadratic functions
• Equations and inequalities
• Sketching curves
• Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane
• Sequence and series
• Differentiation
• Integration

Module 2: Core Mathematics 2

• Algebra and functions
• The sine and cosine rules
• Exponentials and logarithms
• Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane
• The binomial expansion
• Radian measure and its application
• Geometric sequences and series
• Graphs of trigonometric functions
• Trigonometrical identities and simple equations
• Intergration

Module 3: Mechanics 1

• Mathematical models in mechanics
• Kinematics of particles
• Dynamics of particles
• Statics of a particle
• Moments
• Vectors

Module 4: Core Mathematics 3

• Algebraic fractions
• Functions
• The exponential and log functions
• Numerical methods
• Transforming graphs of functions
• Trigonometry: looking at the secant, cosecant and cotangent
• Differentiation: using the various rules for complex functions

Module 5: Core Mathematics 4

• Partial fractions
• The binomial expansion
• Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane
• Vectors
• Differentiation
• Integration

Module 6: Mechanics 2

• Kinematics of a particle moving in a straight line or plane
• Centres of mass
• Work, energy and power
• Collisions
• Statics of rigid bodies

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