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KS5 Mathematics

KS5 Course Outline

Course Title: Mathematics

Final Qualification: GCE

Outcome Range: A – E

Summary of Assessments:

Year 1: AS Qualification
- Unit 1 – Pure Mathematics: Written Exam 2 hours 30 minutes
  - 5% of AS Qualification / 25% of Overall Qualification
- Unit 2 – Applied Mathematics: Written Exam 1 hour 45 minutes
  - 5% of AS Qualification / 15% of Overall Qualification
- Year 2: A2 (Full) Qualification
  - Unit 3 – Pure Mathematics: Written Exam 2 hours 30 minutes
    - 35% of Overall Qualification
  - Unit 4 – Applied Mathematics: Written Exam 1 hour 45 minutes
    - 25% of Overall Qualification

Summary of Content:

Pure: Proof, Algebra & Functions, Coordinate geometry, Sequences and series, The Binomial Theorem, Trigonometry, Exponentials and Logarithms, Differentiation, Integration, Vectors & Numerical Methods.

Applied: Statistical Sampling, Data interpretation, Probability, Statistical Distributions, Hypothesis Testing, Kinematics, Forces & Newtons Law and Moments.

Essential Equipment:

A calculator is required for all assessments and must include the following features;