Mathematics- AS/A Level

MATHEMATICS- AS/A LEVEL

Examination Board: EdExcel

MSAS

How long is the course?
The course is divided into AS and A2. Students can take AS over one year or both AS & A2 units over two years to make up a full A Level.

Cost:
Approx £13 per module for textbooks.

Is there an interview?
Yes

What can I progress to?
Higher Education
Employment.

Possible Subject Combinations
The course will combine well with a wide variety of advanced courses but especially Biology, Physics, Geography, Business, Accounting and Psychology.

Extra Curricular Activities
All students can add to their main programme of study by taking part in a wide range of clubs, groups, societies and courses. Not only are the activities fun, they also develop skills and provide new and fulfilling experiences, as well as enhancing applications to Higher Education and employment.

What is the course about?

AS Level
The following one year courses will be available:
Core & Mechanics C1, C2, M1
Core & Statistics C1, C2, S1
Core & Decision C1, C2, D1

C1: Algebra and functions, co-ordinate geometry in the (x,y) plane; sequences and series; differentiation; integration.

C2: Trigonometry; exponentials and logarithms; differentiation; integration.

S1: Representation and symphony of data; probability; correlation and regression; discrete random variables; discrete distributions; the Normal distribution.

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 on plane; statics of a particle; moments.

D1: Algorithms; algorithms on graphs; the route inspection problem; critical path analysis; linear programming; matchings; flows in networks.
If students wish to progress to the A2 Level, they must obtain a grade D or above.

A2 Level
A Level Mathematics
In the second year students will study Core Mathematics 3 & 4 plus one more module from: M1, M2, S1, S2, D1 and D2.

C3:: Algebra and functions; trigonometry; exponentials and logarithms; differentiation; numerical methods.

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

S2: The Binomial and Poisson distributions; continuous random variables; continuous distribution; samples; hypothesis tests.

D2: Transportation problems, allocation (assignment) problems, the travelling salesman, game theory, dynamic programming.

M2:Kinematics of a practical moving in a straight line or a plane, centres of mass, work and energy, collisions, statistics of rigid bodies.

What are the course outcomes?

How will you be assessed?
External examinations.