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GCE A Level in Mathematics

at Beacon Academy, Crowborough · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFlexibleFree

What the college says

Mathematics is required by a wide range of students, from those intending to read the subject at university to those needing particular techniques to support other subjects or their chosen careers. Mathematics A Level is a challenging course and in order to succeed you need to have a real interest and enthusiasm for the subject. The course is designed to give students a broad understanding of pure mathematics, mechanics and statistics. Many students at this level are taking mathematics as a support subject and the topics in the course are structured to give knowledge of topics that are the basis of university requirements for courses involving Mathematics. Students who are interested in going on to read mathematics at university should be considering taking the Further Mathematics course as well as Mathematics (see separate specification).

What you need to get on

Grade 8 or above in Mathematics. Grades 7 will be accepted on KS5 co-ordinator and Head of Department’s recommendation. You will also have an interest in and be enthusiastic about mathematics.

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

  • BEACON ACADEMY

    East Beeches Road, Crowborough, TN6 2AS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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