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Mathematics

at Queen Mary'S Grammar School, Walsall · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The essence of Mathematics is the study of pattern and structure, particularly in relation to numerical and spatial systems. At A Level, there is a shift towards greater abstractions, and the methods developed are powerful and rich in application. A-Level maths is the most popular A-level taken throughout the country. It is a requirement for many university courses and either desirable or recommended for a great deal more; it opens doors to a vast number of career opportunities. Pure Mathematics. These modules have a strong algebraic content. The study of Differential and Integral Calculus is introduced which enable us to quantify rates of change and, therefore model countless real world problems. Trigonometry is developed which helps us analyse periodic phenomena. Other work developed is series, with many applications in finance. Mechanics. Newtonian Mechanics dominates this study. The topics covered involve analysing motion in 1 and 2 dimensions, vector methods, forces, moments, collisions are some of the applications. Statistics. The section on offer covers collection of data, analysis of the data and the presentation of the data. Concepts such as Regression and Linear Correlation are introduced. Probability theory is developed and distributions such as the Normal and Binomial Distributions are introduced and Hypothesis testing is applied in different circumstances. If you are thinking of studying Mathematics at university you must also studying Further Mathematics because

What you need to get on

GCSE Grade 7

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

  • Queen Mary's Grammar School

    46 Sutton Road, Walsall, WS1 2PG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Walsall

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