A Level MATHEMATICS


Overview of subject: A Level Maths is made up of three units. Pure mathematics focuses on extending and abstracting the type of maths studied at GCSE. Statistics introduces the idea of high-Level data analysis to allow students to apply their mathematical knowledge to a popular industry, while Mechanics is closely linked to Physics and is all about the mathematics of movement and forces.


Exam board and specification number: Edexcel / 9MA0


Course outline: Pure Mathematics: (66.6%) – 2x 2 hour exams. Statistics and Mechanics (33.3%) – 1x 2 hour exam


Why choose the subject? Maths is a highly sought after A Level that many universities require for students aspiring to study a science, engineering or mathematics subject. Possible careers include finance, analysis, marketing, computing and engineering.


What goes well with your subject? Physics Chemistry Biology Further Maths Geography


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