Maths

AQA

Year 12

Year 13

Pure Maths: Differentiation, Integration, Trigonometry, Series, Algebra, Surds, Indices, Coordinate Geometry, Binomial Expansion, Vectors, Logarithms.

Statistics: Data processing, Probability, Binomial Distribution, Hypothesis Testing.

Mechanics: Kinematics, Newton’s Laws, Forces, Variable Acceleration.

Assessment

Two 1½ hour exams:

Paper 1: Pure Maths and Mechanics.

Paper 2: Pure Maths and Statistics.

Pure Maths – More differentiation and integration, Trigonometry and functions. More complex Calculus, Vectors, differential Equations and Algebra, Sequences and Series.

Statistics: Probability, Statistical Distributions, Hypothesis Testing. 

Mechanics: Forces and Motion, Movements, Projectiles, Friction.

Assessment

Three 2 hour exams:

Paper 1: Pure Maths.

Paper 2: Pure Maths and Mechanics.

Paper 3: Pure Maths and Statistics.

Links Well With:

Sciences, Further Maths, Geography and Business Studies.

Progression Routes:

Maths can lead to careers in Engineering, Physics, Accountancy, Programming, Architecture, Data Science.

Entry Requirements:

GCSE Grade 7 Maths.