A Level Mathematics (Statistics)

AS Level

Students will be required to demonstrate construction and presentation of mathematical arguments through appropriate use of logical deduction and precise statements involving correct use of symbols and appropriate connecting language, and, correct understanding and use of mathematical language and grammar

Pure Core 1

Co-ordinate Geometry

Quadratic functions

Differentiation

Integration

Pure Core 2

Studentss will be expected to be familiar with the knowledge, skills and understanding implicit in the module Core 1.

Algebra and Functions

Sequences and Series

Trigonometry

Exponentials and logarithms

Differentiation

Integration

Statistics 1

Statistical Measures

Probability

Discrete Random Variables

Normal Distribution

Estimation

A2 Level

Pure Core 3

Students will be expected to be familiar with the knowledge, skills and understanding implicit in the modules Core 1 and Core 2.

Algebra and Functions

Trigonometry

Exponentials and Logarithms

Differentiation

Integration

Numerical Methods

Pure Core 4

Students will be expected to be familiar with the knowledge, skills and understanding implicit in the modules Core 1, Core 2 and Core 3.

Algebra and Functions

Coordinate Geometry in the (x, y) plane

Sequences and Series

Trigonometry

Exponentials and Logarithms

Differentiation and Integration

Vectors

Statistics 2

Students will be expected to be familiar with the knowledge, skills and understanding implicit in the modules Core 1, Core 2, Core 3, Core 4 and Statistics 1.

Poisson distribution

Continuous random variables

The t-distribution

Hypothesis Testing

Chi-squared tests

Students are required to arrange and pay for their examinations and manage the course work element if the subject requires this. Students must check the relevant examination board website for further information and final examination sitting dates for the specification.