Taking Double Mathematics means studying Mathematics A level and Further Mathematics A level together. It is a course for those with a strong interest in mathematics. Many take it because they enjoy maths for its own sake, whilst others who might want to study maths, physics or engineering at degree level find a stronger mathematical background helpful. The course covers the same ground as our Single Maths course (and includes statistics, mechanics and decision maths) but takes ideas further, and there are also a number of interesting extra topics (complex numbers, for example). It can be extremely rewarding for the student who enjoys mathematics and is stimulated by the somewhat faster pace and greater depth, but if you do not get on with the course it is possible to change to Single Maths.
Entry with:
GCSE grade A in Mathematics (typically, the majority of students taking this subject would be aiming to achieve A* at GCSE).
- • Stimulating, fast-paced course
- • Opportunities to use graphical calculators and computers to help you develop your mathematical understanding.
- • Extra-curricular programme including trips, competitions and talks.
- • No coursework
- • Covers a wide range of mathematical disciplines
Awarding body:
AQA
AS Level Units
Overview:
Double maths is made up of 13 units over the course of the two years. These units cover Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Mechanics and Decision Maths.
Advanced (A2) Level Units
Overview: as AS level above
- • A purpose-built Mathematics Centre with teaching rooms grouped around a resource area containing 12 networked computers with access to the Internet and College Intranet and also a library area.
- • Stocks of text books and other materials.
- • A large teaching team of dedicated and enthusiastic subject specialists.
- • Additional individual tuition in the lunchtime workshop, as well as other support schemes.
- • Advice and preparation for further study in mathematics and related disciplines.