Mathematics Department Lower Sixth Scheme of Work
Main text books – Edexcel Modular Mathematics range of text books (Pearson). The text book is bought by
pupils. Pupils must own a full Maths set and scientific calculator which should be brought to each lesson. This
equipment can be provided for pupils if they require it for a charge.
The AS course is completed at the end of the spring term. The first Mechanics module begins in the Spring
Term. Pupils who have been identified to take Further Mathematics will have additional schemes of work to
complete for the end of the Spring Term. Pure Mathematics (Core 1 & Core 2) and Statistics (Statistics 1) and
Mechanics (Mechanics 1) are taught ahead of the national GCE examinations in the Summer term. A2 work
begins in the summer term.
Pieces of homework are set after each lesson. There is also an expected amount of private study.
Autumn Term
Core Mathematics 1
Algebra: (Linear & quadratic expressions), Equations & Inequalities, Curve Sketching, Coordinate Geometry,
Sequences and Series (Arithmetic), Calculus
Statistics 1
Mathematical Models. Representation of Data. (Measures of Location & Dispersion, Statistical Diagrams).
Probability. Correlation & Regression. Discrete Random Variables. The Normal Distribution
Spring Term
Core Mathematics 2
Algebra, Functions, Exponential and Logarithm Functions, Trigonometry (Sine & Cosine rules) Sequences and
Series (Geometric), The Binomial Expansion, Coordinate Geometry, Radian Measure, Graphs of Trigonometric
Functions, Trigonometric (Identities and solving equations), Calculus (Differentiation)
Mechanics 1
Mechanical models, Kinematics & Dynamics of a particle moving in a straight line. Summer Term
Pupils who will be continuing with A2 Mathematics start the first A2 core module.
Mechanics 1
Statics of a particle. Moments. Vectors
Core Mathematics 3
Algebra – Algebraic Fractions. Functions (including Exponentials & Logs) and their inverses. Numerical Methods.