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‘A’ Level
Mathematics
Examining Body
Specification
Edexcel
8371 (AS) C1 C2 S1
9371 (A2) C1 C2 S1 + C3 C4 M1
Entry Requirements
5 A*-C GCSE’s with a grade B or higher in mathematics will be advantageous.
Outline
The core of the subject includes algebra, coordinate geometry, trigonometry, calculus, numerical
methods and vectors. Mechanics looks at movement of particles and forces. Statistics includes
probability, representation and summary of data, correlation and regression as well as
distributions of data.
Units
Learning
Assessment
C1
AS
C2
AS
C3
C4
M1
Algebra and functions; coordinate geometry in the (xy) plane;
sequences and series, differentiation; integration
Algebra and functions; coordinate geometry in the (xy) plane;
sequences and series; trigonometry; exponents and
logarithms; differentiation; integration.
Algebra and functions; trigonometry; exponentials and
logarithms; differentiation; numerical methods
Algebra and functions; coordinate geometry in the (xy) plane;
sequences and series, differentiation; integration; vectors.
Mathematical models in mechanics; vectors in mechanics;
kinematics of a particle moving in a straight line; dynamics
moving in a straight line or plane; statistics of a particle;
moments.
S1
Mathematical models in probability and statistics;
AS representation and summary of data; probability; correlation
and regression; discreet random variables; discreet
distributions; the Normal distribution.
Progression Opportunities
Unit tests are
taken over the
two years and
external
examinations
take place in
January
and
June. Resources
include
Heinemann text
books specifically
designed for the
Edexcel A level
course
with
software
to
enhance teaching
and learning.
Higher Education courses or careers that either require A level Mathematics or are strongly
related such as economics, medicine, architecture, engineering, accountancy, teaching
psychology, computing, environmental studies and law.