Edexcel A-Level Maths
at University Academy Holbeach, Spalding · university
What the college says
This course is ideal for those who wish to persuade Maths to a higher level at A-Levels. The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to: ● understand mathematics and mathematical processes in a way that promotes confidence, fosters enjoyment and provides a strong foundation for progress to further study ● extend their range of mathematical skills and techniques ● understand coherence and progression in mathematics and how different areas of mathematics are connected ● apply mathematics in other fields of study and be aware of the relevance of mathematics to the world of work and to situations in society in general ● use their mathematical knowledge to make logical and reasoned decisions in solving problems both within pure mathematics and in a variety of contexts, and communicate the mathematical rationale for these decisions clearly ● reason logically and recognise incorrect reasoning ● generalise mathematically ● construct mathematical proofs ● use their mathematical skills and techniques to solve challenging problems that require them to decide on the solution strategy ● recognise when mathematics can be used to analyse and solve a problem in context ● represent situations mathematically and understand the relationship between problems in context and mathematical models that may be applied to solve them ● draw diagrams and sketch graphs to help explore mathematical situations and interpret solutions ● make deductions and inferences and draw conclus
What you need to get on
A-Level require a minimum of 5 GCSEs grades 9-4 including English Language, plus a GCSE grade 6 or above in GCSE Maths.
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
University Academy Holbeach
Park Road Holbeach, Spalding, PE12 7PU
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Spalding
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