Maths A Level13/11/2008 - Deborah Butler |
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AS and A2 course in Mathematics. What will I learn? AS and A2 course in Mathematics. Description: The AS course consists of 3 modules:- 1. Core 1 (taking GCSE topics slightly further and making students aware of the proper notation and language used for certain topics) 2. Core 2 (Addressing more advanced topics by building on skills already used both at GCSE and in Core 1) 3. Application module (either Statistics 1, Mechanics 1 or Decision 1 depending on the students ability, subject choices at AS level and their ability to work using individualised learning with teacher support. It will also depend on the teacher's preference.) The A2 course consists of 3 more modules: Core 3 and Core 4 take the Pure Mathematics further and the other is one more application module which has not been taken for AS. How will I be assessed? How will I be assessed: Each module studied at AS and A2 is assessed by a 90 minute examination. This exam counts as a sixth of an A2 grade. What are the entry requirements? To take the AS course students should have achieved a grade B or above at GCSE but ideally should also have been in Set 1 for Mathematics. What are the costs? A scientific calculator will be essential for this course. Future opportunities It has been shown that students with a good grade at A2 Mathematics earn on average £15,000 per annum more than those without. It is a pre-requisite for entry to university courses to study finance, medicine, |
