Mathematics – Edexcel – AS 8371
Mathematics – Edexcel – A2 9371
Course Outline
Mathematics has wide applications from areas such as business and finance to industry, science and
technology. A qualification in Maths can help you towards a future career in these areas and others.
There is currently a national shortage of qualified mathematicians.
Course Details
AS - Mathematics
A2 - Mathematics
Core 1
Core 3
Algebra and functions; coordinate geometry in Algebra
and
functions;
trigonometry;
the (x, y) plane; sequences and series; exponentials and logarithms; differentiation;
Differentiation; integration.
Numerical methods.
(33.3% of AS, 16.67% of A2 Level)
(16.67% of Total A Level)
Core 2
Algebra and functions; coordinate geometry in
the (x, y) plane; sequences and series;
Trigonometry; exponentials and logarithms;
differentiation; integration.
(33.3% of AS, 16.67% of A2 Level)
Core 4
Algebra and functions; coordinate geometry in
the (x, y) plane; sequences and series;
Differentiation; integration; vectors.
(16.67% of Total A Level)
Mechanics 1
Mathematical models in mechanics; vectors in
mechanics; kinematics of a particle moving in a
straight line; dynamics of a particle moving in a
straight line or plane; statics of a Particle;
moments.
or Decision 1
Algorithms; Networks; Route inspection;
Minimum spanning trees; Critical path analysis;
Linear programming; Matchings.
(33.3% of AS, 16.67% of A2 Level)
Statistics 1
Mathematical models in probability and
statistics; representation and summary of data;
measures of dispersion; probability; correlation;
regression; discrete random variables; the
normal distribution.
(16.67% of Total A Level)
Assessment Criteria
Each module you take is assessed by a one and a half hour examination.
Course requirements and progression
You will be expected to meet the general requirements for AS Level coursing. In addition you will
be expected to have achieved at least a Grade B at the higher level of (I)GCSE Mathematics.
(We strongly recommend a Grade A)
Degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Astronomy, Engineering and Computer Science often
tend to require Mathematics A Level. Many others, including Medicine, Architecture and Social
Sciences, have a certain amount of mathematical or statistical content and your Mathematics A
Level will be of great assistance to you.