Why choose Studio 6?
Board: Edexcel
• To gain an understanding of mathematics and mathematical processes in a way that promotes confidence and fosters enjoyment
• Develop abilities to reason logically and recognise incorrect reasoning, to generalise and to construct mathematical proofs
• Extend mathematical skills and techniques and use them in more difficult, unstructured problems
• Develop an understanding of coherence and progression in mathematics and of how different areas of mathematics can be connected
• Recognise how a situation may be represented mathematically and understand the relationship between ‘real-world’ problems and standard and other mathematical models and how these can be refined and improved
• Use mathematics as an effective means of communication
• Read and comprehend mathematical arguments and articles concerning applications of mathematics
Subject Skills
• The ability to use technology such as calculators and computers effectively.
• Awareness of the relevance of mathematics to other fields of study, to the world of work and to society in general.
• Evaluation skills.
Course Content
Students complete Core Maths 1 and Core Maths 2. They then study Statistics 1 to complete the AS qualification.
Core Mathematics
Algebra and functions, coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane, sequences and series, differentiation and integration.
Core Mathematics 1
Algebra and functions, coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane, sequences and series, trigonometry, exponentials and logarithms, differentiation and integration.
Statistics 1
Mathematical models in probability and statistics, representation and summary of data, probability, correlation and regression, discrete random variables, discrete distributions, the normal distribution.
You need at least 5 A*- C grades including GCSE Maths.
Students’ work is assessed through 100% examination, therefore you must enjoy and be comfortable doing exams if you choose this course.
This subject is taught using a variety of teaching methods.You will also complete regular practice in exam conditions which will be marked using the exam criteria in order to prepare you fully for the exam.
You will progress to study to core mathematics modules plus mechanics for the A2 part of the course:
Core Mathematics
Algebra and functions, trigonometry, exponentials and logarithms, differentiation and numerical methods.
Core Mathematics
Algebra and functions, coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane, sequences and series, differentiation, integration and vectors.
Mechanics
Mathematical models in mechanics, vectors in mechanics, kinematics of a particle moving in a straight line, dynamics of a particle moving in a straight line or plane, statics of a particle and moments.
Accountancy, ICT, statistics, aviation.
1. You expect to get 5 A*- C’s including Maths at GCSE
2. You are comfortable with examinations as the only form of assessment
3. You enjoy learning new mathematical skills and problem solving
See Mrs Uter-Morrison.
