STUDY SKILLS
Programme of Study – Key Stage 5 – MATHEMATICS
Summary
At Isleworth & Syon we offer the opportunity for sixth form students to study Mathematics and Further Mathematics at ALevel. It is a popular subject and we require that our pupils achieve a grade A at GCSE Mathematics in order to join the
course. There are two classes and five timetabled hours of lessons per week. The course consists of six modules, three in
Year 12 (AS-Level) and three in Year 13 (A2-Level). All modules are weighted equally towards the final grade.
Most students study A-Level Mathematics, but those who are particularly interested in the subject, or who intend to study
Mathematics or a highly mathematical subject such as Theoretical Physics at university, also study for Further
Mathematics as a second A-Level subject.
Courses
A-LEVEL MATHEMATICS
AS-Level (Year 12)
In Year 12 pupils study the following three modules, which are weighted equally towards their final grade. Below is a list of
the modules and some information on their content:
C1
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Algebra and functions;
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Coordinate geometry in the (x,y) plane;
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Sequences and series;
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Differentiation;
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Integration.
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Algebra and functions;
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Coordinate geometry in the (x,y) plane;
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Sequences and series;
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Trigonometry;
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Exponentials and Logarithms;
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Differentiation;
C2
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Integration.
M1
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Mathematical models in mechanics;
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Vectors in mechanics;
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Kinematics of a particle moving in a straight line;
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Dynamics of a particle moving in a straight line or plane;
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Statics of a particle;
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Moments.
Assessment is by an examination at the end of the year for each module.
A2-Level (Year 13)
In Year 13 we study the following three modules, equally weighted towards their final grade:
C3
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Algebra and functions;
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Trigonometry;
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Exponentials and logarithms;
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Differentiation;
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Numerical methods.
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Algebra and functions;
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Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane;
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Sequences and series;
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Trigonometry;
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Exponentials and logarithms;
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Differentiation;
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Integration;
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Vectors.
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Mathematical models in probability and statistics;
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Representation and summary of data;
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Probability;
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Correlation and regression;
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Discrete random variables;
C4
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
Discrete distributions;
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The Normal distribution.
Assessment is by an examination at the end of the year for each module.
A-LEVEL FURTHER MATHEMATICS
Pupils studying Further Mathematics will take the above modules as well as an additional six modules which go towards a
Further Mathematics A-Level. This is a separate qualification but cannot be taken on its own without A-Level Mathematics
The modules and a brief outline of their content are as follows:
FP1
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Series;
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Complex numbers;
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Numerical solution of equations;
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Coordinate systems;
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Matrix algebra;
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Proof.
FP2
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Inequalities;
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Series;
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First order differential equations;
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Second order differential equations;
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Further complex numbers;
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Maclaurin and Taylor series.
FP3
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Further matrix algebra;
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Vectors;
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Hyperbolic functions;
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Differentiation;
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Integration;
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Further coordinate systems.
All six modules are assessed by end of year examinations and are weighted equally towards the final grade.
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Further Resources
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www.mymaths.co.uk- MyMaths
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http://www.examsolutions.net/maths-revision/syllabuses/Edexcel/period-1/specification.php - Exam Solutions
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http://nrich.maths.org/secondary-upper - NRich (Enriching Mathematics)
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