Mathematics continues to be the most popular A level in the country due to the amazing benefits conferred on students by the qualification. At Saint George’s we want to help pupils to see maths as a deeply interconnected discipline and will look to draw links between topics at every opportunity, and by using technology in the classroom we build links between the algebraic and graphical representation of concepts in order to build a rich understanding of all content. A Level mathematics has a huge focus on being able to model real-world scenarios using mathematical techniques, and so we look to build a solid foundation of understanding so that students are able to apply their knowledge to novel contexts. We acknowledge that the study of A Level mathematics is no simple task and that our pupils will need to show incredible resilience if they are to be successful in their studies, but we promise to stand by and support our students every step of the way along their journey.

At Saint George’s, we have a uniquely gifted team of specialist maths teachers who work tirelessly with our students to strive for the best outcomes. We use a mixture of approaches in the classroom to develop conceptual understanding and procedural fluency in tandem, as we believe each supports the other. Teaching is delivered through a variety of media involving the use of technology, particularly Microsoft Excel and graphing software such as Desmos. Throughout, students are encouraged to work collaboratively in groups to enhance their learning experience. Students are assessed regularly with at least one formal assessment in each of pure and applied each half-term, these results are then used by teachers to diagnose gaps in knowledge and highlight areas where further support may be required.

We ensure that SEND and disadvantaged children are given the necessary support in class to fully access the Curriculum and that equal opportunities are given to all.

The vast majority of our students leave Saint George’s with excellent outcomes compared to national averages and a love of the subject which we hope will stay with them for a long time. Having completed one of the most challenging A level courses they are excellently positioned to succeed in their next steps. We have had students going on to achieve entry into some of the most competitive university courses in the country, as well as apprenticeships and other forms of further education.

Pure mathematics is split into the following 10 topics over the two years:

1. Proof
2. Algebra and Functions
3. Coordinate Geometry
4. Sequences and series
5. Trigonometry
6. Exponentials and Logarithms
7. Differentiation
8. Integration
9. Numerical Methods
10. Vectors

Statistics:

1. Sampling
2. Data presentation and interpretation
3. Probability
4. Statistical distributions
5. Hypothesis testing

Mechanics:

1. Quantities and units in mechanics
2. Kinematics
3. Forces and Newton’s Laws
4. Moments