Mathematics is a stimulating and rewarding subject. At Holmer Green Senior School we aim to consolidate the students’ understanding of mathematics and develop their confidence to tackle higher level problems. The course will also aim to develop students’ ability to reason mathematically and give them a firm foundation for further study in a wide range of subjects.  

The course is a mixture of theoretical and applied mathematics, building on skills acquired at GCSE. While students are encouraged to develop their general problem-solving skills, there is a particular emphasis on algebra and a variety of applied skills. 

Course content and assessment criteria 

Year 12 

Pure Mathematics 1: algebraic techniques, 2-D geometry, graph sketching, binomial expansion, vectors, trigonometry, logs and exponentials, introduction to calculus.  

Statistics and Mechanics 1: statistical sampling, data presentation and interpretation, probability, kinematics, forces and Newton’s law.  

Year 13  

Pure Mathematics 2: functions, sequences and series, numerical methods, proofs, further trigonometry, vectors and advance calculus.   

Statistics and Mechanics 2: further probability of significance testing, kinematics, forces, moments.  

Assessment 

2 Pure Mathematics Papers (2/3) 

1 Applied Mathematics Paper (Statistics and Mechanics) (1/3) 

 

Exam Board: Pearson Edexcel  

Entry Requirements: 6 in Maths (higher) 

Suitable subject if you are interested in: sciences, engineering, statistics, business, computing, economics, accountancy.   

Future paths: actuarial science, aeronautical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering / architecture, economics, electrical/electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, banking, teaching, law, medicine, veterinary science, pharmacy, physiotherapy  

This subject goes well with: physics, chemistry, biology, computing, geography, psychology, sociology, business studies