Mathematics A-Level Part 1

Strengthen your problem-solving skills and explore the power of maths with this qualification – helping you make sense of the world through numbers, patterns and logical thinking. Whether you’re exploring algebra, solving real-world problems with statistics, or getting to grips with calculus and mechanics, this course builds skills that are useful in everyday life and essential for many careers.

The course contains five lessons:

  1. Pure Mathematics 1 (Algebra 1, Indices and surds, coordinate geometry, quadratics, graphs, trigonometry 1)
  2. Pure Mathematics 2 ( Algebra 2, circles, binomial expansion, differentiation 1, exponentials and logarithms 1)
  3. Pure Mathematics 3 (Trigonometry 2, differentiation 2, exponentials and logarithms 2, integration, vectors)
  4. Statistics 1 (Mathematical models in statistics, measures of location and spread, representing data, probability, hypothesis testing)
  5. Mechanics 1 (Mathematical models in mechanics, Kinematics of a particle moving in a straight line, forces, vectors in mechanics, variable acceleration)

Entry Requirements: Level 2 English and Maths

Format of Course Materials: Paper-based

Assignments: Five written assignments.

Exams: Two invigilated closed book exams.

Prison Support Requirements: Facilitate tutor support via email. This often requires scanning learner assignments and
email them to their tutor. Co-ordinate with NEC to arrange and facilitate exams.

Tutor Support: Yes

What’s Next?  Maths A-Level Part 2

Find Out More: From NEC here

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