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AS Mathematics

at St Benedict'S Catholic High School, Whitehaven · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE AS level9 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Mathematics is one of the fundamental building blocks of the universe and is used to describe nearly everything within it. Study at A Level enables students to explore the world of Mathematics in greater depth looking at Mathematics both for its own sake and also its applications in the real world. The course is split into two areas Core Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. Core Mathematics looks at what Maths is all about including the rules and patterns that everything is built upon and consists of four units. Applied Mathematics looks at how Maths can be applied to real situations, in particular the use of data (Statistics) and motion of objects (Mechanics). Students will study: • Pure Mathematics including Proof; Algebra and functions; Coordinate geometry in the (x,y); Sequences and series; Trigonometry; Exponentials and logarithms; Differentiation; Integration; Numerical methods. • Probability and Statistics - Statistical sampling; Data presentation and Interpretation; Probability; Statistical distributions; Statistical hypothesis testing. • Mechanics 1 - Quantities and units in mechanics; Kinematics; Forces and Newton’s laws; Moments.

What you need to get on

5 GCSE - Grades 4 or above

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

  • St Benedict's Catholic High School

    Campus Whitehaven Red Lonning, Whitehaven, CA28 8UG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Whitehaven

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