KS5 Maths

Both the AS and A2 Mathematics courses are demanding. A high level of algebraic dexterity is essential. It is likely that only those with a high GCSE grade will benefit from the course. We follow the AQA specifications, which have a core and options structure.

Further Mathematics

A course in Further Maths may be available and this will lead to the acquisition of two A levels.

AS Module C1 – Core 1

• Graphs
• Surds
• Inequalities
• Circles
• Polynomials
• Differentiation
• Integration

Assessment: 90 minutes. All questions compulsory.
33.3% of AS, 16.6% of A2

AS Module C2 – Core 2

• Indices
• Graphs
• Sequences
• Series
• Trigonometry
• Logarithms
• Differentiation
• Integration

Assessment: 90 minutes. All questions compulsory.
33.3% of AS, 16.6% of A2

AS Module S1 - Statistics

• Probability
• Variance
• Standard deviation
• Distribution
• Confidence
• Intervals
• Correlation

Assessment: 90 minutes.
The written paper makes up 33.3% of the total AS.
16.6% of A2.

A2 Module C3 – Core 3

Assessment: 90 minutes. All questions compulsory.
16.6% of A2

A2 Module C4 – Core 4

Assessment: 90 minutes. All questions compulsory.
16.6% of A2

A2 Module M1: Mechanics 1

Assessment: 90 minutes. All questions are compulsory.

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