Key Stage 5 Maths
Key Stage 5 Coordinator:
Mr M Mervana
At Claremont, students will follow the Edexcel A- level Mathematics syllabus.
At Claremont the entry requirement for A level Maths is a grade 7 or above.
The qualification enables students to:
- understand mathematics and mathematical processes in a way that promotes confidence, fosters enjoyment and provides a strong foundation for progress to further study
- apply mathematics in other fields of study and be aware of the relevance of mathematics to the world of work and to situations in society in general
- use their mathematical knowledge to make logical and reasoned decisions in solving problems both within pure mathematics and in a variety of contexts, and communicate the mathematical rationale for these decisions clearly
- recognise when mathematics can be used to analyse and solve a problem in context
- represent situations mathematically and understand the relationship between problems in context and mathematical models that may be applied to solve them
- read and comprehend articles concerning applications of mathematics and communicate their understanding
- take increasing responsibility for their own learning and the evaluation of their own mathematical development.
- EXAM STRUCTURE: Mathematics A Level
Students will sit 3 exams.
Each paper is 2 hours long and worth 100 marks each.
Paper 1: Pure Mathematics 1
Paper 2: Pure Mathematics 2
Paper 3: Applied Mathematics
There is a huge amount of modelling and problem solving required for success in A Level Mathematics. In addition to excellent teaching we provide pupils with access to a variety of online resources to support their learning, including a full electronic copy of the main textbook used to support the course.
Course Content
Year 12 Maths
| Year 12 | Topics Covered | Assessments |
| Autumn Term | P1 - Algebraic Expressions | |
| P2 - Quadratics | ||
| P3 - Equations and Inequalities | Topic assessments after each topic | |
| P4 - Graphs and Transformations | ||
| P5 - Straight line graphs | Cumulative Assessment at end of Half Term | |
| P6 - Circles | ||
| P7 - Algebraic Methods | December Mock Exam | |
| P8 - Binomial Expansion | ||
| P9 - Trigonometric Ratios | ||
| P10 - Trig Identities and Equations | ||
| P12 - Differentiation | ||
| Spring Term | P14 - Exponentials and Logarithms | |
| P13 - Integration | ||
| P11 - Vectors | ||
| A1 - Data collection | ||
| A2 - Measures of location and spread | Topic assessments after each topic | |
| A4 - Correlation | ||
| A3 - Representation of Data | Cumulative Assessment at end of Half Term | |
| A5 - Probability | ||
| A8 - Modelling in mechanics | ||
| A9 - Constant acceleration | ||
| A10 - Forces and Motion | ||
| Summer Term | A6 - Statistical distributions | |
| A7 - Hypothesis testing | Topic assessments after each topic | |
| A11 – Variable acceleration | ||
| P1 - Algebraic methods | Cumulative Assessment at end of Half Term | |
| P2 - Functions and graphs | ||
| P4 - Binomial Expansion | End of Year Exams (UCAS Predictions) | |
| P5 - Radians |
Year 13 Maths
| Year 13 | Topics Covered | Assessments |
| Autumn Term | P6 - Trig Functions | |
| P7 - Trig and Modelling | ||
| P8 - Parametric Equations | Topic assessments after each topic | |
| P9 - Differentiation | ||
| P10 - Numerical Methods | Cumulative Assessment at end of Half Term | |
| P11 - Integration | ||
| P3 - Sequences and Series | November Mock | |
| P12 - Vectors | ||
| A4 - Moments | ||
| Spring Term | A1 - Regression, Hypothesis | |
| A2 - Conditional Probability | ||
| A5 - Forces and Friction | Topic assessments after each topic | |
| A6 - Projectiles | ||
| A7 - Application of Forces | Cumulative Assessment at end of Half Term | |
| A2 - Conditional Probability | ||
| A3 - Normal Distribution | February Mock Exam | |
| A8 - Further Kinematics | ||
| Summer Term | Revision | |
| Final A Level Exams | ||
- EXAM STRUCTURE: Further Mathematics A Level
At Claremont, students will follow the Edexcel Further Maths syllabus.
At Claremont the entry requirement for A level Further Maths is a grade 8 or above.
Students sitting the Further Mathematics A Level will be taught in a separate group for their Maths and Further Maths. The structure of the course means that they will cover the entirety of the Maths A Level in Year 12, and then the entirety of the Further Maths A Level in Year 13. There will also be an opportunity for students to sit their final A Level Maths exam in Year 12.
In addition to the A Level Maths exam,
Students will sit 4 exams.
Each paper is 2 hours long and worth 75 marks each.
Paper 1: Core Pure Mathematics 1(Required)
Paper 2: Core Pure Mathematics 2 (Required)
Paper 3 and 4: Two of; Further Mechanics 1, Further Statistics 1, Decision Mathematics 1
Course Content
Year 12 Further Mathematics (A Level Maths Content)
| Year 12 | Topics Covered | Assessments |
| Autumn Term | P1 - Algebraic Expressions | |
| P2 - Quadratics | ||
| P3 - Equations and Inequalities | ||
| P4 - Graphs and Transformations | ||
| P5 - Straight line graphs | ||
| P6 - Circles | ||
| P7 - Algebraic Methods | ||
| P8 - Binomial Expansion | Topic assessments after each topic | |
| P9 - Trigonometric Ratios | ||
| P10 - Trig Identities and Equations | Cumulative Assessment at end of Half Term | |
| P11 - Vectors | ||
| P12 - Differentiation | December Mock Exam | |
| A11 - Variable Acceleration | ||
| A1 - Data Collection | ||
| A2 - Measures of Location and Spread | ||
| A3 - Representation of Data | ||
| A4 - Correlation | ||
| A5 - Probability | ||
| A6 - Statistical Distribution | ||
| A7 - Hypothesis Testing | ||
| A8 - Modelling in Mechanics | ||
| A9 - Constant Acceleration | ||
| A10 - Forces and Motion | ||
| A11 - Variable Acceleration | ||
| Spring Term | P1 - Algebraic Methods | |
| P2 - Functions and Graphs | ||
| P3 - Sequences and Series | ||
| P4 - Binomial Expansion | ||
| P5 - Radians | ||
| P6 - Trigonometric Functions | ||
| P7 - Trig and Modelling | ||
| P8 - Parametric Equations | Topic assessments after each topic | |
| P9 - Differentiation | ||
| P11 - Integration | Cumulative Assessment at end of Half Term | |
| A1 - Correlation | ||
| A2 - Conditional Probability | ||
| A3 - Normal Distribution | ||
| A4 - Moments | ||
| A5 - Forces and Friction | ||
| A6 - Projectiles | ||
| Summer Term | P10 - Numerical Methods | |
| P12 - Vectors | ||
| A7 - Application of Forces | ||
| A8 - Further Kinematics | ||
| CP1 – Complex Numbers | Topic assessments after each topic | |
| CP2 – Argand Diagrams | ||
| CP3 - Series | Cumulative Assessment at end of Half Term | |
| CP5 - Volumes of Revolution | ||
| D1 – Algorithms | End of Year Exams (UCAS Predictions) | |
| D2 – Graphs and Networks | ||
| D3 – Algorithms on Graphs | Opportunity to take A Level Maths Exam | |
| D4 – Route Inspection | ||
| D5 – The travelling Salesman problem | ||
| D6 – Linear Programming | ||
| D7 – This simplex algorithm | ||
| D8 - Critical Path Analysis |
Year 12 Further Maths Overview
Year 13 Further Mathematics
| Year 13 | Topics Covered | Assessments |
| Autumn Term | CP4 – Roots of Polynomials | |
| CP8 – Proof by Induction | ||
| CP9 – Vectors | ||
| CP6 – Matrices | ||
| CP7 – Linear Transformations | ||
| FM3 – Elastic Strings and Springs | ||
| FS1 – Discrete Random Variables | ||
| FS2 – Poisson Distribution | Topic assessments after each topic | |
| FS3 – Geo/Neg Binomial Dist | ||
| FS4 – Hypothesis Testing | Cumulative Assessment at end of Half Term | |
| FS5 – Central Limit Theorem | ||
| FS6 – Chi-Squared Tests | November Mock Exam | |
| CP1 – Complex Numbers | ||
| CP2 – Series | ||
| CP3 – Methods in Calculus | ||
| CP4 – Volumes of Revolution | ||
| CP5 – Polar Coordinates | ||
| Spring Term | CP6 – Hyperbolic Functions | |
| CP7 – Methods in Differential Eqs | Topic assessments after each topic | |
| CP8 – Modelling with Differential Eqs | ||
| FS7 – Probability Generating Functions | Cumulative Assessment at end of Half Term | |
| FS8 – Quality of Tests | ||
| FM4 – Elastic Collisions in 1D | February Mock Exam | |
| FM5 – Elastic Collisions in 2D | ||
| Summer Term | Revision | |
| Final A Level Exams | ||
Year 13 Further Maths - Further MechanicsYear 13 Further Maths - Further Statistics Year 13 Further Maths - Decision Maths