Key Stage 5 Overview
Students who wish to study Mathematics beyond GCSE have two options at Altrincham College; A-level Mathematics or Level 3 Core Maths (Advanced Maths).
A-level Maths is aimed at those who might be considering Mathematics, or a mathematically intense, course at university. Core Maths, on the other hand, is for those who do not wish to study maths for maths sake, but rather develop existing knowledge from GCSE with a focus of uses and their applications in everyday life – personal finance being an example.
Find below information about the two course.
| AS/A Level Mathematics |
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Entry Requirements Five or more A*‐ C (9-4 under the new grading system) grades at GCSE including English Language and Maths. Minimum of a grade B (5/6) is required in Mathematics (it is advised that students who achieve a grade A * (8/9) or A (7/8)in their GCSE Mathematics find the transition to AS level more manageable). |
A Level Mathematics
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Duration |
2 years |
Examining body |
AQA (7357) |
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Entry Requirements |
Grade 7 in Mathematics GCSE |
External Assessment |
3 x 2hour exams in summer of y13 |
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Content |
Includes: Proof, Algebra and functions, Coordinate geometry, Sequences and series, Trigonometry, Exponentials and logarithms, Differentiation, Integrations and Numerical methods. In addition to these topics, 1/6 of the content will be focused on the application of mechanics and another 1/6 on application of statistics. |
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Teaching |
Taught via 10 fortnightly contact hours. Continued internal assessment and tracking with weekly upgrade sessions when necessary |
Complements |
Physics, Biology, Chemistry |
Level 3 Advanced Maths - Core Maths
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Duration |
2 years |
Examining body |
AQA (1350) |
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Entry Requirements |
Grade 5 in Mathematics GCSE |
External Assessment |
2 x 90 minute exams in summer of y13 |
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Content |
Includes: Analysis of data, Personal finance, Modelling and estimation, Critical analysis, Normal distribution, Confidence intervals, Correlation and regression.
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Teaching |
Taught via 4 fortnightly contact hours.
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Complements |
Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Psychology, Business, Sociology |
