| Overview | There are 3 units studied in year 12 – 2 of Pure Mathematics (C1 and C2) and 1 Statistic (S1). A further 3 units are covered in year 13 – 2 of Pure (C3 and C4) and Mechanics (M1). Together they lead to a GCE in Mathematics. The units are equally weighted and assessment is by formal written exams only. C1 is a non-calculator paper. Each paper is 90 minutes long. The earlier part of C1 and S1 are a revision of GCSE A* grade work. |
| Examination board | The Sixth Form Mathematics course at Queen Elizabeth’s follows the EDEXCEL specification. Full details of the specification and additional support materials can be accessed here. |
Unit 1 - Core Mathematics 1 Examination to be taken in June of Year 12 | - Algebra and functions
- Coordinate geometry in the (x,y) plane
- Sequences and series
- Differentiation
- Integration
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Unit 2 - Core Mathematics 2 Examination to be taken in June of Year 12 | - Algebra and functions
- Coordinate geometry in the (x,y) plane
- Sequences and series
- Trigonometry
- Exponentials and logarithms
- Differentiation
- Integration
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Unit 3 - Statistics 1 Examination to be taken in June of Year 12 | - Mathematical models in probability and statistics
- Representation and summary of data
- Probability
- Correlation and regression
- Discrete random variables
- Discrete distributions
- The Normal distribution
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Unit 4 - Core Mathematics 3 Examination to be taken in June of Year 13 | - Algebra and functions
- Trigonometry
- Exponentials and logarithms
- Differentiation
- Numerical methods
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Unit 5 - Core Mathematics 4 Examination to be taken in June of Year 13 | - Algebra and functions
- Coordinate geometry in the (x,y) plane
- Sequences and series
- Differentiation
- Integration
- Vectors
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Unit 6 - Mechanics 1 Examination to be taken in June of Year 13 | - 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
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| Course support & enrichment at QE | All pupils participate in the Senior UK Maths Challenge in November. Some advance to the Olympiad. We also organise a study trip where pupils attend a series of lectures on the applications of Mathematics in real life. |
| Progression from A-level Mathematics | Apart from a degree in mathematics, an A level in mathematics will be useful in degree courses such as engineering, physics, economics, cybernetics and robotics. |
Recommended wider reading This is particularly relevant for those considering further study beyond A-level | - Fermat’s Last Theorem by Simon Singh
- What is Mathematics by Courant and Robbins
- Does God play dice – the new Mathematics of Chaos by Ian Stewart
- From here to infinity by Ian Stewart
- Any other titles by Ian Stewart
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