Mathematics
The Staff
| Teacher | Room | Responsibility |
| Mrs Hender | W3 | Head of Department |
| Mrs Preece | W8 | College Professional Tutor |
| Mrs Twaite | W9 | Co-ordinator for KS4 |
| Mr Clarke | W10 | |
| Miss Jupp | W4 | Co-ordinator for KS3 |
| Mrs Crofts | W7 | |
| Mrs Payton | Various | |
| Mr Reilly | Various | College Principal |
| Ms Bamforth | Various | |
| Mr Bontoft | Various |
GCSE Mathematics
The mathematics course being followed is AQA 4307 modular maths. This requires students to study discrete modules of work which are then examined at set points throughout the two year course, accruing points towards the final GCSE grade as they are passed. Students wishing to improve their grades may pay to re-sit the year 10 module exams.
| Topics | Exam Date | % of Final GCSE |
| Statistics | November of Y10 | 18 |
| Number | June of Y10 | 27 |
Algebra & | May of Y11 | 55 |
The exams are offered at only two levels of difficulty and it is the final year 11 exam which will ultimately determine the range of grades available to individual students. A "C" grade is available from both levels of exams. Students are positively encouraged to aim for the highest possible grade in relation to their prior attainment.
All students will require a scientific calculator and a selection of geometry equipment.
Please note that there is no longer a course work component for this qualification.
To obtain further details please follow the links below:
http://www.aqa.org.uk/qual/pdf/AQA-4307-W-SP-09.PDF
http://www.modernisationonline.org.uk/comptimetable/
A and AS Maths
SPECIFICATION:
- MEI modular A-Level Mathematics
| Title | Units studied |
| AS Maths | Core1, Core 2 and Decision 1 |
| A2 mathematics | Core 3, Core 4 and Statistics1 |
- Decision 1 deals with a mathematical approach to decision making when there is not a unique answer eg. finding the best route from Bourne to Leicester. It focuses on the power and relevance of algorithms, as used in manufacturing, service industries, medicine and everyday life.
- Core 1 & 2 lay the foundation for advanced work on calculus, co-ordinated gepmetry, trigonometry and algebra.
- Statistics 1 introduces advanced statistical techniques and hypothesis testing within a range of contexts including health and safety, the media and industry.
- Core 3 & 4 complete the pure maths topics.
ASSESSMENT:
- Each unit is assessed by a one and a half hour examination.
- Only C3 has a coursework component.
- All units carry equal weighting towards the final grade.
- C1 is taken in January of Year 12, C2 and D1 in June of Year 12
- C3 is taken in January of Year 13, C4 and S1 in June of Year 13
- Resit opportunities are available for students wishing to improve their grades in January or June.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
- Students will need to have studied the Higher Tier GCSE syllabus and to have obtained a grade B or better.
For further information, please follow the links below:
AS Use of Mathematics
The new AS in the Use of Mathematics has been developed to encourage students to apply mathematical concepts to their other studies, work or interests. It is a one year course with no possibility of extension into A2.
It focuses on the application of mathematical techniques to real world situations, explaining your reasoning and communicating your conclusions. ICT will be used extensively to model situations, run simulations and calculate answers.
The full AS qualification consists of three modules:
| Working with algebraic and graphical techniques | Using and applying statistics | Applying mathematics | |
| Assessment | coursework portfolio worth 50% | coursework portfolio worth 50% | 1 hour comprehension examination worth 30% |
| a 1 hr 30 mins exam worth 50% | a 1 hr 30 mins exam worth 50% | 1 hr 30 mins written exam worth 70% | |
| Timing of exam | June | January | June |
The first two modules are known as Free Standing Mathematics qualifications and their successful completion will earn UCAS points even if the final module is not undertaken for some reason.
The content covered will be particularly relevant to students wishing to study:
Technology, Social science, Science, economics or Business at A2 level or university. It is not suitable for those wishing to study Mathematics or Engineering (who should opt for Mathematics A level instead).
Prerequisite qualifications:
A "C" or above in Mathematics on the Higher Tier at GCSE. A working knowledge of Word & Excel.
For further information follow the links below:
http://www.aqa.org.uk/qual//gceasonly/maths.php
http://www.fsmq.org/site-map,1353,NA.html