A Level Mathematics

A Level Maths at City of Portsmouth College is a challenging and rewarding course which will enable you to work to a high standard and support you in developing higher-level problem-solving skills.

Considered essential for those who are also taking one or more of the sciences at A Level, A Level Maths pairs well with a wide range of subjects. It supports careers in medicine, scientific research, business, finance, and engineering. The skills developed through studying mathematics are highly valued across various fields, making this course an excellent choice for students with diverse academic interests and career aspirations.

Topics include:

• calculus – differentiation and integration techniques and applications
• trigonometry – graphs, equations and identities
• algebra – working with a variety of functions to solve problems
• proof – meeting new methods of proving (or disproving) statements
• mechanics – understanding how objects move and the forces involved
• statistics – dealing with data, probability distributions and hypothesis testing.

You'll find your algebraic skills develop rapidly as you tackle interesting and varied problems, and we'll support you in structuring your revision to help achieve your full potential.

You'll be offered additional opportunities throughout the course – you could be invited to go to university problem-solving days, take part in the Senior Maths Challenge and participate in mentoring schemes with other college or university students. There will also be careers and apprenticeship talks to provide ideas for future pathways.