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Mathematics B (MEI)

at Devonport High School For Girls, Plymouth · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Mathematics studied at GCSE is extended with students building on their Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry skills in addition to discovering calculus. Students will apply their mathematical skills when studying the areas of Statistics and Mechanics. Mathematical reasoning and problem solving will also be a prominent feature of the course. An A level in Mathematics will be examined through three written papers: Pure Mathematics and Mechanics, Pure Mathematics and Statistics and Pure Mathematics with a comprehension task. Pure Mathematics will make up two-thirds of the content taught.

What you need to get on

The minimum entry requirement for our Sixth Form is an average grade 6 or higher from GCSEs with a minimum of a grade 5 in English and Mathematics. In addition, for subject specific entry requirements we ideally prefer a grade a 7 or above, but you will require a minimum grade of a 6 for the subjects you wish to study.

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

  • Devonport High School for Girls

    Lyndhurst Road Peverell, Plymouth, PL2 3DL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Plymouth

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