A-Level Maths with Mechanics
In addition to Core Mathematics, this distance learning course also covers Classical Mechanics which is used to describe the motion of both earthly and astronomical objects. It produces very accurate results and is one of the largest subjects in science.
Key Aims of the Course
The key aims of the course are to:
The Syllabus
This course prepares you for the Edexcel Mathematics AS level syllabus 8371, and for A2 syllabus 9371. The full Advanced Level qualification comprises AS and A2. We have chosen this syllabus as it is the most suited to distance learners
AS Level
Assessment
Assessment is by three written papers for the AS Level, and three written papers for the A-Level.
The Distance Learning Course
Your study texts and your online learning file will contain everything you need to start studying right away. The course is designed specifically to cover the above syllabus. So you can be confident that you will learn everything you need to achieve a high grade in your coursework and in the examination.
Your Tutor and Your Assignments
Your tutor is your personal learning coach, who will be available throughout your course to provide you with detailed feedback on your assignments, and give you advice and encouragement throughout your course. You will complete assignments at regular intervals, which will help to embed your learning, and also enable you and your tutor to gauge your progress.
Completing all your assignments will hugely increase your chances of a good exam grade. When you have completed each assignment, you send it to your tutor through our online learning management system for assessment. Your tutor will provide you with rapid and detailed feedback, so you'll remain motivated throughout the course and see your skills and knowledge improving month by month.
Course Fee
Key Aims of the Course
The key aims of the course are to:
- develop your ability to reason logically and recognise incorrect reasoning, to generalise and to construct mathematical proofs;
- extend your range of mathematical skills and techniques and use them in more difficult, unstructured problems;
- develop your understanding of coherence and progression in mathematics and of how different areas of mathematics can be connected;
- recognise how a situation may be represented mathematically and understand the relationship between ‘real-world’ problems and standard and other mathematical models and how these can be refined and improved;
- use mathematics as an effective means of communication;
- read and comprehend mathematical arguments and articles concerning applications of mathematics;
- acquire the skills needed to use technology such as calculators and computers effectively;
- recognise when such use may be inappropriate and be aware of their limitations;
- develop your awareness of the relevance of mathematics to other fields of study, to the world of work and to society in general;
- take increasing responsibility for your own learning and the evaluation of your own mathematical development.
The Syllabus
This course prepares you for the Edexcel Mathematics AS level syllabus 8371, and for A2 syllabus 9371. The full Advanced Level qualification comprises AS and A2. We have chosen this syllabus as it is the most suited to distance learners
AS Level
- C1: Algebra and functions, coordinate geometry, sequences and series, differentiation and integration
- C2: Algebra and functions; coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane; sequences and series; trigonometry; exponentials and logarithms; differentiation; integration.
- M1: Mathematical models and vectors in mechanics; kinematics of a particle moving in a straight line; statics of a particle; moments.
- C3: Algebra and functions; trigonometry; exponentials and logarithms; differentiation; numerical methods.
- C4: Algebra and functions; coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane; sequences and series; differentiation; integration; vectors.
- M2: Kinematics, centres of mass; work and energy; collisions;statics of rigid bodies
Assessment
Assessment is by three written papers for the AS Level, and three written papers for the A-Level.
The Distance Learning Course
Your study texts and your online learning file will contain everything you need to start studying right away. The course is designed specifically to cover the above syllabus. So you can be confident that you will learn everything you need to achieve a high grade in your coursework and in the examination.
Your Tutor and Your Assignments
Your tutor is your personal learning coach, who will be available throughout your course to provide you with detailed feedback on your assignments, and give you advice and encouragement throughout your course. You will complete assignments at regular intervals, which will help to embed your learning, and also enable you and your tutor to gauge your progress.
Completing all your assignments will hugely increase your chances of a good exam grade. When you have completed each assignment, you send it to your tutor through our online learning management system for assessment. Your tutor will provide you with rapid and detailed feedback, so you'll remain motivated throughout the course and see your skills and knowledge improving month by month.
Course Fee