Subjects & Courses

MathEMatics

TOPICS IN YEAR 1

Pure Mathematics

Linear, quadratic and polynomial equations, coordinate geometry and graphs, introductory calculus, indices and logarithms, trigonometry and vectors.

Statistics

Measures of location and dispersion, sampling and probability.

Mechanics

Newton’s laws of motion and kinematics in one dimension.

TOPICS IN YEAR 2

Pure Mathematics

Sequences and series, further calculus and trigonometry, parametric equations, differential equations and numerical methods.

Statistics

Statistical distributions and hypothesis testing.

Mechanics

Kinematics in two dimensions, statics and equilibrium.

A-level Mathematics will build on many of the topics covered at GCSE. However, there will be a greater emphasis on mathematical modelling, problem solving, reasoning and proof. You will also study two applied branches of mathematics, mechanics and statistics alongside pure mathematics. In the statistics component of the course, you will learn how to use statistical software to analyse a large data set.

Assessment

You will be assessed at the end of the second year with three two-hour exams. You can use a calculator in all three exams. There are no exams at the end of the first year. The exams will test your understanding of all topics covered in the course.

Two thirds of the questions will be on pure mathematics and the remaining third will cover statistics and mechanics.

Undergraduate Degree Options

Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Accountancy, Teaching or Engineering, specialising in either Aeronautical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering and Chemical Engineering.

Possible Career Options

Mathematics A-level is highly-admired and sort after by universities and employers. It is useful for many professions and courses which require problem solving, logical thinking and creativity. These include:

Engineering
Medicine
Accounting
Economics
Business
Architecture
University lecturer

Entry requirements

To secure your place at Aston Manor Sixth Form, you must achieve five GCSEs at grades 4-9 (including English and maths at grade 4).

Certain courses have additional specific requirements, as shown below.

A-LEVEL ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS

Sociology
GCSE grade 5 English

Psychology
GCSE grade 5 English and maths

Biology
GCSE grade 6 science and maths

Chemistry
GCSE grade 6 science and maths

Maths
GCSE grade 6 maths

English Literature
GCSE grade 6 English

French
GCSE grade 6 French
and English grade 5

Religious Education
GCSE grade 6 RE

VOCATIONAL COURSE
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

IT
OCR Digital Media

Law
GCSE grade 4 English

Health and Social Care
GCSE grade 4 maths

Business Studies
GCSE grade 4 English and maths

Financial Studies
GCSE grade 4 maths

Sport
Merit at KS4 and GCSE grade 4 English

Applied Science

GCSE grade 4 English, maths
and science

How to Apply

External Applicants only

Please complete the application form and return to the sixth form office. You can find the application form here or, alternatively, request an application form from the main office.

Already a student at Aston Manor Academy?

Sixth form staff will arrange a presentation for all Year 11 Aston Manor Academy students to tell them more about progressing to sixth form and how to apply.