Mathematics helps you to reason logically and to construct proofs and arguments to model real world situations. The skills learnt in A-Level Mathematics can be applied to a wide range of degree level subjects.

Subject Overview

AS Mathematics:  Core 1, Core 2 and Statistics 1
A2 Mathematics:  Mechanics 1, Core 3 and Core 4

Core Mathematics involves abstract concepts and the construction of rigorous extended arguments and proof.  Statistics deals with the collection, organisation, representation, analysis and interpretation of data.  Mechanics uses mathematical modelling to analyse real world situations predicting the movement of objects.

For those students who excel at mathematics there is the option at Abbey College of studying for A-Level Further Mathematics.  Students would then study the following additional units:

A Level Further Mathematics:  Further Pure 1, Further Pure 2, Further Pure 3, Statistics 2, Mechanics 2 and Decision 1.

Teaching Approaches

Examination technique is taught by example in course notes. Past questions are used in lessons, homework and tests.

Higher Education Opportunities

Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Banking, Engineering, Teaching, Finance, Economics, Physics and Computer Science all of which require a high level of mathematical competence.

Supportive Material

Course - specific textbooks are supplemented by notes and fully worked past examination papers.

Teaching Staff

Lee Cope (Head of Department), Charles Freeman-Core, Linda Manas (UCAS Co-Ordinator), James Preston, Rita Sarna.