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GCE A Level in Mathematics B (MEI)

at The Bishop'S Stortford High School, Bishop's Stortford · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level23 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

The course covers topics from Pure Mathematics (61%-67%) and both Mechanics (15% - 17%) and Statistics (18% - 22%). Students are also required to become familiar with a specific large data set which will be made available in advance of the final examinations. Throughout the course students are required to demonstrate the following overarching knowledge and skills: mathematical argument, language and proof and mathematical problem solving, using a problem solving cycle and modelling. Knowledge is developed of the methods of how to do Mathematics. Calculators and formula books will not provide easy answers but understanding how we can use technology, in particular graphing tools and spreadsheets, will permeate the subject. The course is assessed via three 2 hour exams: Paper 1: Pure + Mechanics 100 Marks Paper 2: Pure + Statistics 100 Marks Paper 3: Pure + Comprehension 75 Marks Papers 1 & 2 have a section A of shorter questions with minimal reading and interpretation.

What you need to get on

Overall Pathway requirements: 3 A levels - at least 44 from your best 8 GCSEs (and at least grade 5 in Mathematics and English Language or Literature) or BTEC and 1 A level - at least 34 points from your best 8 GCSES (and at least grade 5 in Mathematics and English Language or Literature) plus subject requirement: Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics (A Grade 7 is highly recommended; Exceptional students can succeed with a Grade 6 at GCSE but this is unusual)

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

  • The Bishops Stortford High School

    Beaumont Avenue, Bishops Stortford, CM23 4SH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Bishops Stortford
  • 1 September 2027 · Bishops Stortford

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