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Where logic meets creativity
Where logic meets creativity
Qualification: A Level
Exam Board: Pearson Edexcel
Duration: 2 years
Entry Requirements: Minimum Grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics
Level: 3 (Advanced Level)
A Level Mathematics at Carterton Community College is a challenging and highly respected course that develops logical reasoning, problem-solving, and creativity. It builds directly on the concepts you mastered at GCSE and pushes you to think abstractly, apply methods in unfamiliar contexts, and communicate solutions clearly.
Mathematics is a “facilitating subject,” valued by universities and employers for its analytical precision and versatility. It pairs perfectly with Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, and Geography, but also strengthens skills for essay-based subjects through logic, structure, and argumentation.
This course is ideal for students who enjoy working systematically, thinking critically, and exploring patterns that explain how the world works. It develops the intellectual resilience and discipline needed for higher study and professional success.
“Mathematics teaches logic, creativity, and curiosity. It’s about finding beauty in structure and using that knowledge to solve real problems."
What Will I learn?
What Will I learn?
Throughout the course you will extend your understanding of key mathematical concepts and techniques while learning how to apply them in real-world and theoretical scenarios.
You will learn to construct rigorous mathematical proofs, manipulate algebraic expressions, and use calculus to model change and growth. You will also study coordinate geometry, trigonometric identities, logarithmic and exponential functions, and vectors in two and three dimensions.
In Statistics, you will learn to collect, represent, and interpret data, assess probability distributions, and test hypotheses using real data sets. In Mechanics, you will analyse forces, motion, and energy, and use equations of motion to predict outcomes in physical systems.
By the end of the course, you will be able to approach any unfamiliar problem logically, justify your reasoning, and communicate your ideas with precision and confidence.
Careers & Progression
Careers & Progression
A Level Mathematics is one of the most respected qualifications you can achieve. It is a gateway to a vast range of university courses and professional pathways — including Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Economics, Architecture, and Data Analytics.
Mathematical thinking is highly transferable: it enhances reasoning, accuracy, and decision-making — essential skills for careers in technology, finance, research, law, and beyond.
How You'll be assessed
How You'll be assessed
Assessment is through three externally examined papers at the end of Year 13. Papers 1 and 2 each cover Pure Mathematics and together make up two-thirds of the qualification. Paper 3 focuses on Statistics and Mechanics and accounts for the remaining third. Each paper is two hours long and equally weighted.
There is no coursework component — assessment focuses entirely on your ability to apply mathematical methods, interpret information, and solve problems under examination conditions.
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