Why choose A Level Maths

Entry Requirements

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Course Content

The full specification can be accessed from the link below. We do not offer an AS level in Mathematics at St Paul’s. In terms of content, the AS course is exactly identical to the year 12 scheme of study.

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/mathematics/as-and-a-level/mathematics-7357

Paper 1: Any content from:

  • A: Proof
  • B: Algebra and functions
  • C: Coordinate geometry
  • D: Sequences and series
  • E: Trigonometry
  • F: Exponentials and logarithms
  • G: Differentiation
  • H: Integration
  • I: Numerical methods

How it’s assessed

  • Written exam: 2 hours
  • 100 marks
  • 33⅓ % of A-level

Questions

A mix of question styles, from short, single-mark questions to multi-step problems.

Paper 2 Any content from Paper 1 and content from

  • J: Vectors
  • P: Quantities and units in mechanics
  • Q: Kinematics
  • R: Forces and Newton’s laws
  • S: Moments

How it’s assessed

  • Written exam: 2 hours
  • 100 marks
  • 33⅓ % of A-level

Questions

A mix of question styles, from short, single-mark questions to multi-step problems.

Paper 3: Any content from Paper 1 and content from

  • K: Statistical sampling
  • L: Data presentation and interpretation
  • M: Probability
  • N: Statistical distributions
  • O: Statistical hypothesis testing

How it’s assessed

  • Written exam: 2 hours
  • 100 marks
  • 33⅓ % of A-level

Questions

A mix of question styles, from short, single-mark questions to multi-step problems.

Assessment

Assessment Board: AQA

Where can this A Level take you?

Maths has wide applications in industry, business, finance, science, technology and many others.

There are a number of degree courses where A-level Maths is favoured — including Chemistry, Medicine, Architecture and Economics. Degree courses in the following fields all stipulate A-level mathematics as necessary Accounting, Business Studies, Computing, Engineering, Maths and Physics.

The career choices are endless with a Maths qualification. Careers directly with a Maths degree include Actuarial Analyst, Astronomer, Chartered Accountant, Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Software Engineer, Statistician and many, many more.

Who to contact for further information?

For further information, please contact:

Mr Byrne (dbyrne@st-pauls.leicester.sch.uk)