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Mathematics
Mathematics is the tool and language of commerce, engineering and other sciences – physics, computing, biology etc. It helps us recognise patterns and to understand the world around us. Mathematics plays a vital, often unseen, role in many aspects of modern life.
At Loxford, Mathematics is one of the most popular subjects chosen by students at A2 level. Mathematics at KS5 in Loxford is driven by dedication, passion and enthusiasm.
Our A-level Mathematics team boasts one of the highest numbers of A-A* grades at A-Level in the school. We also achieve excellent results in Further Mathematics.
A Brief Description of the Course:
This course aims to develop the ability to apply mathematical skills and techniques in other subjects and to lay foundations for the further study of mathematics and other disciplines. Pure Mathematics is learnt through Core Mathematics modules and Further Pure Mathematics modules at A-Level. This extends knowledge of algebra and trigonometry and introduces new ideas such as calculus. Students also study applications of mathematics and will choose between mechanics, statistics and decision. Mechanics is the study of the motion of objects and the forces acting upon them. In the Statistics, they learn how to analyse data and draw conclusions from it using probability and other concepts. Decision is the study of algorithms, critical path analysis and the introduction to optimisation.
What do students need to know before taking this course?
You need to have achieved grade 7 or above in your GCSE Mathematics exam to enrol into this course. You need to enjoy the rigorous and challenging nature of mathematics.
For Further Mathematics you need to have achieved grade 7 or above in GCSE Mathematics. You will need a real passion for mathematics together with a strong intuitive grasp of mathematical concepts.
What support is offered?
Distance learning materials are available to complement what has been learnt in lessons through our e-learning platform, including Google classroom and the Loxford student drive. There are past papers, exam style questions and other useful resources available for students to help them with their learning.
What you will learn
Year 12/13 Overview Calendar
| Y12 Applied Overview Calendar 2024 - 2025 | Y12 FM Core P Overview Calendar 2024 - 2025 |
| Y12 Pure Overview Calendar 2024 - 2025 | Y12 FM Decision Overview Calendar 2024 - 2025 |
Year 12 Mathematics and Further Mathematics:
Students sit for a Mock examination at the end of Year 12, they are not entered for AS examination. This is a linear course and students will take A-level Mathematics and A-level Further Mathematics examinations at the end of year 13.
| Papers for Mock | Assessment | Percentage | Content Overview | |
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| Year 12 Mathematics | Paper 1: Pure Mathematics 1 | 2 hours written examination (100 marks) | 66.66% | Topic 1 – Proof
Topic 2 – Algebra and functions Topic 3 – Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane Topic 4 – Sequences and series Topic 5 – Trigonometry Topic 6 – Exponentials and logarithms Topic 7 – Differentiation Topic 8 – Integration Topic 9 – Vectors |
| Paper 2: Statistics and Mechanics | 1 hour written examination (50 marks) | 33.33% | ||
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Papers |
Assessment |
Percentage | Content Overview |
| Year 12 Further Mathematics | Paper 1: Further Pure Mathematics 1 | 1 hour 30 minutes written examination (75 marks) | 50% | Proof
Complex numbers Matrices Further algebra and functions Further calculus Further vectors |
| Paper 2: Further Mathematics options | 1hour 30 minutes written examination (75 marks) | 50% | Students take one of the following options:
2B: Further Statistics – Linear regression, Statistical distributions (discrete), Statistical distributions (continuous), Correlation, Hypothesis testing, Chi squared tests |
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| 2C: Further Mechanics – Momentum and impulse, Collisions, Centres of mass, Work and energy, Elastic strings and springs | ||||
| 2D: Decision Mathematics 1 – Algorithms, graphs and networks, Algorithms on graphs, Route inspection, Travelling salesman problem, Linear programming, Simplex Algorithm and critical path analysis. |
A-Level Mathematics:
| Papers | Assessment
(2 year course) |
Percentage | Content Overview | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-Level Mathematics | Paper 1: Pure Mathematics 1 | 2 hours written examination (100 marks) | 33.33% | Topic 1 – Proof
Topic 2 – Algebra and functions Topic 3 – Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane Topic 4 – Sequences and series Topic 5 – Trigonometry Topic 6 – Exponentials and logarithms Topic 7 – Differentiation Topic 8 – Integration Topic 9 – Numerical methods Topic 10 – Vectors |
| Paper 2: Pure Mathematics 2 | 2 hours written examination (100 marks) | 33.33% | ||
| Paper 3: Statistics and Mechanics | 2 hours examination
(100 marks) |
33.33% | Section A: Statistics
Topic 1 – Statistical sampling Topic 2 – Data presentation and interpretation Topic 3 – Probability Topic 4 – Statistical distributions Topic 5 – Statistical hypothesis testing |
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| Section B: Mechanics
Topic 6 – Quantities and units in mechanics Topic 7 – Kinematics Topic 9 – Forces and Newton’s laws Topic 9 – Moments |
A-Level Further Mathematics:
| Papers | Assessment
(2 year course) |
Percentage | Content Overview | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-Level Further Mathematics | Compulsory Pure 1 | 1 hour 30 minute written examination (75 marks) | 25% | Topic 1 – Proof
Topic 2 – Complex Numbers Topic 3 – Matrices Topic 4 – Further Algebra and Functions Topic 5 – Further Calculus Topic 6 – Further Vectors Topic 7 – Polar Co-ordinates Topic 8 – Hyperbolic Functions Topic 9 – Differential Equations
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| Compulsory Pure 2 | 1 hour 30 minute written examination (75 marks) | 25% | ||
| Paper 3 :
Optional unit 1 |
1 hour 30 minute written examination (75 marks) | 25% | 2 optional units, each with a separate examination from :
Further Pure 3 Further Pure 4 Mechanics 1 Mechanics 2 Statistics 1 Statistics 2 Decision 1 Decision 2 |
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| Paper 4:
Optional unit 2 |
1 hour 30 minute written examination (75 marks) | 25% |
How is the course examined?
Students follow a linear structure, in which students will take three papers at the end of their studies at the end of year 13. (Two core papers and an applied paper combining Statistics and Mechanics).
Why choose Further Maths?
If you are likely to achieve a high grade 7 or grade 8 in your GCSE Maths and you enjoy Maths you should seriously consider studying A-Level Further Mathematics.
The course attracts very able mathematicians who thoroughly enjoy the subject and are keen to extend their understanding of Maths. Many students taking this course go off to university to study Maths or a Mathematics related degree and have found the work covered on the course of great benefit
Why you should consider this course:
Why choose Mathematics at Loxford?
Having successfully completed your GCSE course in mathematics at grade 7 or above, you are now in a position to tackle Mathematics at a more advanced level. This is a highly regarded and enjoyable A-Level. Students find A-Level Maths a much more stimulating and rewarding course.
Here at Loxford we are very proud of our maths students’ outstanding record of achievement over many years. We can guarantee that every student will receive first class tuition using a variety of teaching strategies. This coupled with our excellent support program makes Loxford an excellent place to study Mathematics.
A Level Results 2024
A-LEVEL Mathematics AND Further Mathematics Results 2023-24:
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Mathematics |
Further Mathematics |
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A Level Results 2023
Congratulations to the Year 13 students on achieving
80% grades A* - C Mathematics
100% grades A* - C Further Mathematics
Best of luck in your future pursuits and well done on all the hard work
A Level Results 2022
Congratulations to all A Level students
Mathematics 75% A* - C
Further Mathematics 100% A* - C
Best of luck in your future pursuits and well done on all the hard work
Future Career:
Where does this course lead?
Maths can lead to a myriad of courses in both further and higher education. Obvious careers may include accountancy, banking, engineering, medicine, computing and scientific statistical research. However, there are many other diverse areas where mathematical skills are recognised as invaluable and essential.
Useful Links:
Links to useful websites :
Revision guides - Links to sites or name of text books
- Pearsons textbooks for Year 1 and year 2 Mathematics- https://activeteachonline.com
