Mathematics
A-level
There are four A-level courses available in Mathematics, an AS Level, a full A-level, and for very able Mathematicians, Further Mathematics at either AS or A2 levels.
Students may choose to do a full A-level, over two years, comprising six modules, in Pure Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, with courses in Mechanics and/or Statistics. Alternatively the AS Level, a half course, may be taken in a variety of fashions - over a single year as a combination of Pure Mathematics, Mechanics and/or Statistics. Further Mathematicians can specialise in a chosen branch of Mathematics. An option too, is to do nine modules, providing an A-level in Mathematics and a Further Mathematics AS level, perhaps specialising in Statistics.
We in the Mathematics department are very proud of the fact that, again this year, more Blundellians have chosen to do Mathematics for A-level than any other subject. This is undoubtedly a reflection of the success of the Department at Blundell's - and at a time when nationally, the numbers of students choosing mathematics is diminishing alarmingly. At 40-plus students this year, we have the largest ever number of Mathematics AS students.
EXAMINATION BOARD
EDEXCEL (London Examinations)
ASSESSMENT
Every module is assessed by a one and a half hour written paper - three
modules for an AS; another three for an A-level and a total of twelve
modules for Further Mathematics.
WHERE IT LEADS
A-level Mathematics is essential for entry to a Sciences degree, with
Physics and/or Chemistry and Computer Science. It is strongly recommended for degrees in Medicine,
Engineering, Economics and Business Studies, Architecture, Psychology,
Veterinary Science and Accountancy.
Mathematics is also now regarded as a very useful subsidiary in certain degree courses, together with Modern Languages, Humanities, Biology and Sports Science.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
It is highly recommended that students following an A2 Level or AS Level
course have succeeded in the GCSE Higher tier, with a B grade at the very
least; an A grade is, however, recommended. Algebraic skills are vital
for success at A-level.
| A-level teachers |
| Mr P.H. Gordon, BA, Rhodes (Head of
Dept.) Mr P.F. Rivett, MA, Oxon Mr N.J. Ridgway, BSc, Bristol Mrs N.J. Klinkenberg, BSc, Wales Mr P.A. Treseder, BSc, King's London Mr R.J. Turner, MA, Cantab |