Maths | A-Level
Examination Board: Edexcel
Specification Code: 9MA0
Subject Content
Mathematics A-Level has three overarching themes:
- Mathematical argument, language and proof
- Mathematical problem-solving
- Mathematical modelling
The overarching themes should be applied, along with associated mathematical thinking and understanding, across the whole of the detailed content in this specification.
A-Level Mathematics consists of three external examinations sat in the summer of Year 13:
Paper 1 and Paper 2 may contain questions on any topics from the Pure Mathematics content.
- 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 3 contains questions on topics from the Statistics content in section A and Mechanics content in section B
- Topic 1 – Statistical sampling
- Topic 2 – Data presentation and interpretation
- Topic 3 – Probability
- Topic 4 – Statistical distributions
- Topic 5 – Statistical hypothesis testing
- Topic 6 – Quantities and units in mechanics
- Topic 7 – Kinematics
- Topic 8 – Forces and Newton’s laws
- Topic 9 – Moments
Assessment Details
In Year 12, students are assessed on their current learning through module exams. These take place regularly throughout the year.
There are also several opportunities in year 12 for formal assessments. This is used to inform current levels and predictions.
To be successful, students will need to be able to:
- Be organised and self-motivated
- Be hardworking
- Represent situations mathematically and understand the relationship between problems in context and mathematical models that may be applied to solve them
- Use technology, such as calculators and computers, effectively and recognise when it may be inappropriate to use them
- Construct mathematical proofs
- Make deductions and inferences and draw conclusions by using mathematical reasoning
- Read and comprehend articles concerning applications of mathematics and communicate their understanding
- Be able to link ideas and concepts to tackle more complex problems
- Read and comprehend mathematical arguments, including justifications of methods and formulae, and communicate their understanding
- Be rigorous in their mathematical arguments
- Be good at problem-solving
Additional Equipment Recommended
- Pearson Edexcel A-Level Mathematics year 1 Pure Mathematics ISBN 978-1292183398
- Pearson Edexcel A-Level Mathematics year 1 Stats & Mechanics ISBN 978-1292232539
- Casio fx-991EX Classwiz calculator
What can I do to support my child at home?
- Encourage and support your child to prepare for external and external exams. Support them by providing an environment that they can work successfully in.
- Help them to be organised and meet deadlines.
- Encourage an interest in the subject in the wider world. How can maths help them outside school?
- Research jobs and careers that use maths.
Websites
- https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/
- https://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/
- https://sites.google.com/view/tlmaths/home
- https://mathsaurus.com/
- https://www.examsolutions.net/
- https://www.mymaths.co.uk/
Books
Apps
Desmos Graphing
Teaching Staff Contact Details
Head of Maths
Mr Brawn - jbrawn@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk
Second in Maths
Mr Krynauw- rkrynauw@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk
KS5 Maths Coordinator
Mrs Evans - levans@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk
Teacher of Maths
Mrs Axtell Powell - jaxtell-powell@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk
Teacher of Maths
Mrs Peck -cpeck@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk
Teacher of Maths
Mr Knightley - eknightley@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk
Teacher of Maths
Mr Macpherson - hmacpherson@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk