Overview
Mathematics is one of the oldest and most respected areas of academia, it provides a logical way to express the fundamentals of the world we see; some say it's beautiful.
A-level Maths (or A-level Mathematics if you prefer) is also one of the top respected qualifications for university entry and is considered a facilitating subject. It enables you to demonstrate an ability of logical thinking and reasoning that all universities will respect.
An ideal course for those looking to pursue the sciences, engineering or computing, our A-level Maths course can be studied online, in your own time and at your own pace.
Take your skills one step further by taking a broader look at mathematical principles with our A-level Further Maths course. These courses are required to be studied together, make a saving by bundling the two together when you enrol!
What you'll learn
In the opening unit, you’ll study the types of mathematical proof, algebra and functions and delve into co-ordinate geometry. You’ll also take a look at exponentials and logarithms, along with some real-life situations that can be modelled exponentially.
In the second unit, you’ll kick off by considering binomial expansion by using Pascal’s Triangle. You’ll study trigonometry and trigonometric functions, including sine, cosine and tangent. Moving on, you’ll take a look at differentiation, which is the process used to find the rate of change of one variable with respect to another.
You’ll open the third unit by examining vectors – mathematical quantities that have an associated direction. You’ll then take a look at constant acceleration motion, gaining an understanding of the formulae involved. Next, you’ll explain why motion or acceleration occurs by studying Newton’s first and second laws.
Unit four begins with a comprehensive look at populations and sampling, representing data, averages, dispersion, correlation and regression. You’ll move on to solving probability problems and applying them to diagrams such as two-way tables, followed by a close look at the laws of probability. You’ll then examine probability distribution, which refers to how probabilities are spread out across an event and hypothesis tests for binomial distribution.
Following on from the topic of mathematical proof in unit one, this unit begins by looking at further proof. You’ll move on to mappings and functions, becoming familiar with the differences between them along with their domains and ranges and also take a look at graph translations. Next, you’ll cover partial fractions and discover how to inverse trigonometric functions of sin, cos and tan, as well as examine addition and double-angle formulas. Lastly, you’ll study series and sequences, including arithmetic and geometric sequences.
To kick off unit six, you’ll discover how to find points of inflection on a graph and by differentiating a function. You’ll further explore the rules of differentiation and integration and study parametric equations, in which x and y are combined with another variable. You’ll also study vectors in three dimensions.
In unit seven, you’ll use trigonometry and Pythagoras when considering components of velocity, develop your knowledge of acceleration equations and use differentiation and integration appropriately in mechanics questions. Moving on, you’ll explore forces and equilibrium, Newton’s laws of motion and consider moments in equilibrium.
To begin the final unit, you’ll discover how to calculate the equation of a line of regression, understand rank correlation and carry out hypothesis testing. Then, you’ll move on to probability, taking a close look at Venn and Tree Diagrams and learning to calculate the probabilities of events that are conditional.
Extra info
Awarding Body
AQA qualifications are internationally recognised and taught in 30 countries around the world, highly valued by employers and universities and enable young people to progress to the next stage of their lives. AQA qualifications suit a range of abilities and include GCSE courses, IGCSE courses and A-level courses.
Recognised through UCAS
This course carries UCAS points. This means that it can be used to gain direct access to University courses and other Higher Education, through the UCAS system.
Course Outcome
Upon successfully passing your exams, you will receive an A-level in Maths, issued by AQA. You'll also receive 56 UCAS points that will assist in a University course application.
How is this course assessed or examined?
You can enrol now for A-level Maths examinations for Summer 2024.
You'll be required to complete three standard written exams:
- Paper 1: 2 hours, 33.3% of A-level, 100 marks
- Paper 2: 2 hours, 33.3% of A-level, 100 marks
- Paper 3: 2 hours, 33.3% of A-level, 100 marks
These exams contain a mix of question styles, from short, single-mark questions to multi-step problems.
During your A-level Maths course, you'll be required to complete various assignments. These do not contribute to your final grade but provide you with an opportunity to submit work to your tutor for marking and feedback. This will help you to monitor your progress and will be used to produce predicted grades if needed.
Entry requirements
It is strongly recommended that you have studied mathematics to GCSE or equivalent level before starting this A-Levels Maths course.
