Mathematics
at Longcroft School and Sixth Form College, Beverley · sixth form college
What the college says
A-level Maths is made up of six units - three at AS and three at A2. There are four Pure Core units which make up two-thirds of the qualification and provide the techniques in Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry and Calculus that form the fundamental building blocks of the subject. Mathematical applications make up the remaining third of the qualification and there are various options to suit the needs of individual students. The applications fall into: mechanics - forces, energy, motion statistics - probability, data handling, testing hypotheses. All units are of equal weighting and are assessed by an exam of 1 hour 30 minutes.
What you need to get on
Students who wish to study this subject will have achieved an A*-B grade in GCSE 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
Longcroft School & Sixth Form College
Burton Road, Beverley, HU17 7EJ
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