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Mathematics

at Rushcliffe Spencer Academy, Nottingham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Aims To understand mathematics & mathematical processes to promote confidence, foster enjoyment & provide a strong foundation for further study, to extend a range of mathematical skills & techniques, to understand coherence & progression in mathematics & how different areas of mathematics are connected, to apply mathematics in other fields of study & be aware of the relevance of mathematics to the world of work & in society in general, to use their mathematical knowledge to make logical & reasoned decisions in solving problems both within pure mathematics & in a variety of contexts, & communicate the mathematical rationale for these decisions clearly. Course content The areas of study are proof, algebra & functions, coordinate geometry in the (x,y) plane, sequences & series, trigonometry, exponentials & logarithms, differentiation, integration, numerical methods, vectors, statistical sampling, data representation & interpretation, probability, statistical distributions, statistical hypothesis testing, quantities & units in mechanics, kinematics, Forces & Newton’s laws & moments. Key skills Mathematical argument, language & proof, e.g. construct & present mathematical arguments through appropriate use of diagrams. Mathematical problem solving, e.g. construct extended arguments to solve problems presented in an unstructured form, including problems in context. Mathematical modelling, e.g. translate a situation in context into a mathematical model, making simplifying assumptions

What you need to get on

Grade 4 GCSE in Mathematics and English Language A minimum of five GCSEs at grades 5 and above including grade 6 in the subjects selected for A Level. *To study Further Maths a grade 7 in Mathematics GCSE is required A grade 5 in English is essential for accessing Business Studies, Economics, Government & Politics, Media, Philosophy & Ethics, Psychology and Sociology if you have not studied these subjects at GCSE. A grade 5 in Mathematics is essential for accessing Physics/Biology/Chemistry and also Business Studies, Computing, Economics and Product Design- if you have not studied these subjects at GCSE.

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

  • Rushcliffe School

    Boundary Road West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7BW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Nottingham

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