Mathematics A Level

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE NORTON KNATCHBULL SCHOOL FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS*

Open Evening - Thursday 11th January 2024 6pm - 8pm

Applications Open - Wednesday 3rd January 2024

Applications Close - Friday 26th January 2024

Entry Requirements - A minimum of six separately identifiable GCSE subjects at grade 6 or above, OR an average of grade 6 in the best six GCSE subjects achieved

At least a grade 5 in both English and Mathematics For most subjects at A Level, a grade 6 in the subject at GCSE is required. However, for A Level Mathematics a grade 7 is required, and for Further Mathematics a grade 8 is necessary

.How to Apply - Applications can be made through Kent Choices from the 3rd January 2024

Please contact us directly if you have any questions - contact sixthformrecruitment@nks.kent.sch.uk

This is a challenging and popular course. It covers two main elements: Pure Mathematics and Applications.

Pure elements:

These elements provide students with the tools and techniques required to solve problems in other areas of mathematics, for example Science and Engineering. The course starts by developing algebra skills before moving into:

• Proof,
• Algebra and functions,
• Coordinate geometry,
• Sequences and series,
• Trigonometry,
• Calculus
• Numerical methods

These topics mirror the current GCE course however there is an increased emphasis on problem solving. Applications: Students study two areas:

• Statistics
• Mechanics

Assessment is linear with examinations at the end of the twoyear course.

The course is 100% examination based.

Paper 1: Pure Maths 1 (100 marks). 2 hours duration.

Paper 2: Pure Maths 2 (100 marks). 2 hours duration.

Paper 3: Section A: Statistics (50 marks). Section B: Mechanics (50 marks). 2 hours duration.

GCSE grade 7 in Mathematics