Mathematics (Edexcel)
Minimum entry criteria
Grade 7 or better in GCSE Mathematics
Board
Edexcel
Outline of the Course
AS Level:
- Pure Maths: Proof, Algebra & Functions, Co-ordinate Geometry, Sequences & Series, Trigonometry, Exponentials & Logarithms, Differentiation, Integration, Vectors
- Statistics & Mechanics: Statistical Sampling, Data Presentation & Interpretation, Probability, Statistical Distributions, Hypothesis Testing, Quantities & Units in Mechanics, Kinematics, Forces & Newton’s Laws.
A Level:
- Pure Maths: Proof, Algebra & Functions, Co-ordinate Geometry, Sequences & Series, Trigonometry, Exponentials & Logarithms, Differentiation, Integration, Vectors, Numerical Methods
- Statistics & Mechanics: Statistical Sampling, Data Presentation & Interpretation, Probability, Statistical Distributions, Hypothesis Testing, Quantities & Units in Mechanics, Kinematics, Forces & Newton’s Laws, Moments.
Assessment
AS Level only:
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Unit |
Type of assessment |
Duration |
Weighting |
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AS |
A2 |
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Pure Maths |
Examination |
2 hours |
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Statistics & Mechanics |
Examination
|
1 hour |
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A Level:
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Unit |
Type of assessment |
Duration |
Weighting |
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AS |
A2 |
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Pure Maths 1 |
Examination |
2 hours |
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Pure Maths 2 |
Examination
|
2 hours |
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Statistics & Mechanics |
Examination |
2 hours |
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