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A Level Mathematics

at John Henry Newman Catholic College, Birmingham · college

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionNeeds attention2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A level mathematics builds from GCSE level mathematics and introduces calculus and its applications. It emphasises how mathematical ideas are interconnected and how mathematics can be applied to model situations using algebra and other representations to help make sense of data, to understand the physical world and to solve problems in a variety of contexts, including social sciences and business. It supports mathematical needs across a broad range of other subjects at this level and it prepares students for further study and employment in a wide range of disciplines involving the use of mathematics. It also supports the study of AS and A level further mathematics. The aim of the A Level course is for each pupil to understand mathematics and mathematical processes in a way that promotes confidence, fosters enjoyment and provides a strong foundation for progress to further study. You will do this by extending your range of mathematical skills and techniques, understanding coherence and progression in mathematics and how different areas of mathematics are connected as well as applying mathematics in other fields of study. The main change to the A level course is an emphasis on representing situations mathematically and understanding the relationship between problems in context and mathematical models, which may be applied to solve them. An additional emphasis is using mathematical skills and techniques to solve challenging problems which require decisions to be made on the solu

What you need to get on

In additional to the general Sixth Form entry criteria, a minimum of a grade 7 at GCSE Mathematics is required.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • John Henry Newman Catholic College

    CHELMSLEY ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, B37 5GA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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