MATHEMATICS & FURTHER

Mathematics is a composite subject made up of a Mathematics A-level and beyond combination of Pure Maths, Mechanics and A-level Mathematics can be studied with a range . There are two possible qualifications, of subjects but you should bear in mind that it is both examined linearly: a prerequisite subject for university courses in Mathematics, Physics and in almost all • A-level Mathematics – two papers (each Engineering, Architecture and Computer Science two hours duration) of and degrees. A number of university courses in plus one paper (two hours duration) Management Science and Economics require or consisting of two sections; 50% Mechanics & prefer candidates to have an A-level in 50% Statistics. Mathematics. However, many students take an A- level in Maths just for its interest, without any • A-level Further Mathematics – two specific thought of its future use. papers (each one and a half hours duration) of Further Pure Mathematics, one Further Further Mathematics is taken by very able and Mechanics paper (one and a half hours) plus dedicated mathematicians. It is clearly one Further Statistics paper (one and a half advantageous for those wanting to read hours). Mathematics, Physics or Engineering at Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London and other What is the difference between the units? very competitive entry universities such as Pure Mathematics is composed of algebra, Warwick and Bath. Students studying Further trigonometry, , vectors, co-ordinate Maths will be complete the A Level Maths and numerical methods. These topics syllabus in Year 12. are core to the entire course and many of the techniques will also prevail in the Applied Entrance requirements Mathematics (Mechanics & Statistics) sections. To study A-level Mathematics you need to be studying GCSE Higher Level (or the equivalent) Mechanics introduces the ideas of basic motion, and obtain a grade 8. force and energy and applies these ideas to dynamic or static situations. Describing the To study A-level Further Maths you must obtain motion of a car travelling on an inclined plane is a a grade 9 in GCSE Maths, and it will be highly problem in dynamics and calculating the forces beneficial if you have an A* or an A* with exerted on a ladder against a wall is a problem in distinction in GCSE Further or Additional Maths. statics. Mechanics is helpful for students taking Physics or for anyone interested in Engineering Prospective students will be given work to or any subject related to the physical sciences. complete over the Summer (mainly GCSE algebra). You will then sit an induction test in the Statistics develops elementary ideas of probability first week in September and be expected to and data analysis methods. Quantitative principles achieve a score of at least 80%. are applied to sample data, so that conclusions may be drawn about the population and informed Mathematics and Further Mathematics are extremely decisions made. If you are taking Geography, demanding subjects and you must be fully committed Biology, Business Studies or Economics, you will and ready to make sacrifices in order to succeed. find statistics useful.