1. Proof and algebraic fractions
• Proof by contradiction
• Algebraic fractions
• Partial fractions
• Algebraic division
2. Functions and graphs
• The modulus function
• Functions and mappings
• Composite functions
• Inverse functions
• y = |f(x)| and y = f(|x|)
• Combining transformations
• Solving modulus problems
3. Sequences and Series
• Arithmetic sequences
• Arithmetic series
• Geometric sequences
• Geometric series
• Sum to infinity
• Sigma notation
• Recurrence relations
• Modelling with series
4. Binomial Expansion
• Expanding (1 + x)n
• Expanding (a + bx)n
• Using partial fractions
A Unit Test on the topics studied during the term.
Assessment at the end of the year is through two 2 hour exams in Pure Maths, worth 66% of the total.
This is a link to some useful maths notation Please refer also to Edexcel AL Maths Specification (https://qualifications.pearson.com/) Appendix 2 for a full list of notation required for Maths and Further Maths AS and AL
Develop an awareness of the relevance of mathematics to other fields of study, to the world of work and to society in general. Take increasing responsibility for their own learning and the evaluation of their own mathematical development.
Use mathematics as an effective means of communication. Be able to discuss approaches to problem solving, working collaboratively to support each other.
5. Trigonometry (Trig 1)
• Radian measure
• Arc length
• Areas of sectors and segments
• Exact values and approximations
• Solving trigonometric equations
6. Trigonometric functions (Trig 2)
• Secant, cosecant and cotangent
• Graphs of sec x, cosec x and cot x Using sec x, cosec x and cot x
• Trigonometric identities
• Inverse trigonometric functions
7. Trigonometry and modelling (Trig 3)
• Addition formulae
• Using the addition formulae
• Double angle formulae
• Solving trigonometric equations
• Simplifying a cos x ± b sin x
• Proving trigonometric identities
• Modelling with trigonometric functions6. Parametric Equations
8. Parametric equations
• Using trigonometric identities
• Curve sketching
• Points of intersection
• Modelling with parametric equations
9. Differentiation
• Differentiating sin x and cos x
• Differentiating exponentials and logarithms
• The chain rule
• The product rule
• The quotient rule
• Differentiating trigonometric functions
• Parametric
Assessment of this area is within two 2 hour papers at the end of Year 13, worth 66% of the total for the A level.
This is a link to some useful maths notation Please refer also to Edexcel AL Maths Specification (https://qualifications.pearson.com/) Appendix 2 for a full list of notation required for Maths and Further Maths AS and AL
Develop an awareness of the relevance of mathematics to other fields of study, to the world of work and to society in general. Take increasing responsibility for their own learning and the evaluation of their own mathematical development.
Use mathematics as an effective means of communication. Be able to discuss approaches to problem solving, working collaboratively to support each other.
10. Numerical methods
• Locating roots
• Iteration
• The Newton-Raphson method
• Applications to modelling
11. Integration
• Integrating standard functions
• Integrating f(ax + b)
• Using trigonometric identities
• Reverse chain rule
• Integration by substitution
• Integration by parts
• Partial fractions
• Finding areas
• The trapezium rule
• Solving differential equations
• Modelling with differential equations
12. Vectors
• 3D Coordinates
• Vectors in 3D
• Solving geometric problems
• Application to mechanics
Assessment at the end of Year 13, two 2 hour exams in Pure Maths, worth 66% of the A level.
This is a link to some useful maths notation Please refer also to Edexcel AL Maths Specification (https://qualifications.pearson.com/) Appendix 2 for a full list of notation required for Maths and Further Maths AS and AL
Develop an awareness of the relevance of mathematics to other fields of study, to the world of work and to society in general. Take increasing responsibility for their own learning and the evaluation of their own mathematical development.
Use mathematics as an effective means of communication. Be able to discuss approaches to problem solving, working collaboratively to support each other.
1. Regression and correlation
• Change of variable
• Exponential modelling
• Measuring correlation
• Hypothesis testing for 0 correlation
2. Conditional probability
• Set notation
• Conditional probability
• Venn diagrams
• Probability formulae
• Tree diagrams
3. The normal distribution
• The normal distribution
• Finding probabilities for normal distributions
• The inverse normal distribution function
• The standard normal distribution
• Finding μ and σ
• Approximating a binomial distribution
• Hypothesis testing with the normal distribution
Assessment at the end of Year 13, one two hour exam in Applied Mathematics of which half the content is Statistics.
This is a link to some useful maths notation Please refer also to Edexcel AL Maths Specification (https://qualifications.pearson.com/) Appendix 2 for a full list of notation required for Maths and Further Maths AS and AL
Develop an awareness of the relevance of mathematics to other fields of study, to the world of work and to society in general. Take increasing responsibility for their own learning and the evaluation of their own mathematical development.
Use mathematics as an effective means of communication. Be able to discuss approaches to problem solving, working collaboratively to support each other.
1. Moments
• Resultant moments
• Equilibrium
• Centres of mass
• Tilting
2. Forces and friction
• Resolving forces
• Inclined planes
• Friction
3. Projectiles
• Horizontal projection
• Horizontal and vertical components
• Projection at any angle
• Projectile motion formulae
4. Applications of forces
• Static particles
• Modelling with statics
• Friction and static particles
• Static rigid bodies
• Dynamics and inclined planes
• Connected particles
5. Further kinematics
• Vectors in kinematics
• Vector methods with projectiles
• Variable acceleration in one dimension
• Differentiating vectors
• Integrating vectors
Assessment at the end of the course in a 2 hour exam where half the questions are on Mechanics. Edexcel specification.
This is a link to some useful maths notation Please refer also to Edexcel AL Maths Specification (https://qualifications.pearson.com/) Appendix 2 for a full list of notation required for Maths and Further Maths AS and AL
Develop an awareness of the relevance of mathematics to other fields of study, to the world of work and to society in general. Take increasing responsibility for their own learning and the evaluation of their own mathematical development.
Use mathematics as an effective means of communication. Be able to discuss approaches to problem solving, working collaboratively to support each other.
A Level revision and preparation