heartlands academy mathematics as / a level
DESCRIPTION
The Heartlands Academy Mathematics Department believes that Mathematics is both a subject worthy of study in its own right and as an essential tool for pupils to succeed in the real world. As a result we aim to develop our students as independent and logical mathematical thinkers by introducing them to engaging questions and ideas. We then encourage them to apply these problem solving skills to functional activities which will help them in their future lives and careers.TRANSCRIPT
Sixth Form Centre
M a t h e m a t i c s
A S / A l e v e l
Entry Requirements5 GCSE grades A* - C or equivalent (expected) including Mathematics grade A*
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Course OutlineAS Core 1; Core 2 plus Statistics
Core 1: �(:�JVTW\SZVY`�\UP[�MVY�(�SL]LS�TH[OLTH[PJZ��(SNLIYH�HUK�M\UJ[PVUZ"�JVVYKPUH[L�NLVTL[Y`�PU�[OL��x, y) plane; sequences
and series; differentiation; integration.
Core 2:��(:�JVTW\SZVY`�\UP[�MVY�(�SL]LS�TH[OLTH[PJZ��(SNLIYH�HUK�M\UJ[PVUZ"�JVVYKPUH[L�NLVTL[Y`�PU�[OL��x, y) plane; sequences and
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A2 AS level plus Core 3 and Core 4, plus one extra study from Statistics 2, Mechanics or Decision.
Core 3:��(��JVTW\SZVY`�\UP[�MVY�(�SL]LS�TH[OLTH[PJZ��(SNLIYH�HUK�M\UJ[PVUZ"�[YPNVUVTL[Y`"�L_WVULU[PHSZ�HUK�SVNHYP[OTZ"�differentiation; numerical methods.
Core 4:��(��JVTW\SZVY`�\UP[�MVY�(�SL]LS�TH[OLTH[PJZ��(SNLIYH�HUK�M\UJ[PVUZ"�JVVYKPUH[L�NLVTL[Y`�PU�[OL�(x, y) plane; sequences
and series; differentiation; integration; vectors.
Mechanics 1: (AS and A2 optional unit).
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AssessmentAS� *VYL�����1HU\HY �̀�*VYL�����Z[H[PZ[PJZ���1\UL��`LHY����������VM�(�SL]LS�[V[HS�A2� *VYL�����1HU\HY �̀�*VYL�����VW[PVU���1\UL��`LHY����
Percentage of total mark
% of AS % of A2
Core 1 33.3 16.67
Core 2 33.3 16.67
Core 3 33.3 16.67
Core 4 33.3 16.67
Statistics 1 33.3 16.67
Mechanics 1 33.3 16.67
For further information please contact
Mrs F McQuillan