Mathematics is a high tariff A Level that is valued and respected by employers and further education establishments alike. The course will allow students to develop their mathematical knowledge and look at how the different strands of mathematics interlink and thread together. It introduces concepts and ideas that will challenge all students and also provides a set of core skills that will complement many other A Level courses. At Hall Cross, we have a highly dedicated, motivated, and supportive team of practitioners who care passionately about the subject and our student’s futures.

The A Level Mathematics course is a linear, two-year course that consists of Pure Mathematics and Applied Mathematics (Mechanics & Statistics).

You will attend 5 one-hour lessons in Maths per week.

The course is formally assessed by 100% examination at the end of Year 13. This is with 3 two-hour papers. There are 2 Pure papers and 1 Applied paper, which assesses both Mechanics & Statistics.

Pure Mathematics makes up two-thirds of the course. The content includes algebra; trigonometry; sequences & series; vectors; proof; calculus; exponentials and logarithms.

Applied Mathematics makes up the remaining third of the course. The Mechanics aspect is related to Physics and covers the study of forces, kinematics, projectiles, and moments. The Statistics supports some Social Sciences and covers some of the statistical techniques often used in research and data analysis.

Internally, the course is assessed with a series of assessment points (APs). These allow students to show their understanding of that unit of work. It gives students the chance to exhibit the skills, ability, and work ethic required for a course that builds in difficulty but is extremely rewarding. A mock exam is taken at the end of Year 12 and in the Spring of Year 13 in order to assess the students’ understanding as a whole.

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