A Level Mathematics
This specification incorporates the subject criteria for Mathematics as approved by QCA and which are mandatory for all awarding bodies.
Aims of the specification
The 18 units have been designed for schools and colleges to produce courses which will
encourage candidates to:
1. Develop their understanding of mathematics and mathematical processes in a way that promotes confidence and fosters enjoyment
2. Develop abilities to reason logically and recognise incorrect reasoning, to generalise and to
construct mathematical proofs
3. Extend their range of mathematical skills and techniques and use them in more difficult,
unstructured problems
4. Develop an understanding of coherence and progression in mathematics and of how
different areas of mathematics can be connected
5. 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
6. Use mathematics as an effective means of communication
7. Read and comprehend mathematical arguments and articles concerning applications of mathematics
8. Acquire the skills needed to use technology such as calculators and computers effectively,
recognise when such use may be inappropriate and be aware of limitations
9. Develop an awareness of the relevance of mathematics to other fields of study, to the world
of work and to society in general
10. Take increasing responsibility for their own learning and the evaluation of their own mathematical development
For further information contact Edexcel
A Level Further Mathematics
The subject criteria
This specification incorporates the subject criteria for Mathematics as approved by QCA and which are mandatory for all awarding bodies.
Aims of the specification
The 18 units have been designed for schools and colleges to produce courses which will encourage candidates to:
1. Develop their understanding of mathematics and mathematical processes in a way that promotes confidence and fosters enjoyment
2. Develop abilities to reason logically and recognise incorrect reasoning, to generalise and to construct mathematical proofs
3. Extend their range of mathematical skills and techniques and use them in more difficult, unstructured problems
4. Develop an understanding of coherence and progression in mathematics and of how different areas of mathematics can be connected
5. 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
6. Use mathematics as an effective means of communication
7. Read and comprehend mathematical arguments and articles concerning applications of mathematics
8. Acquire the skills needed to use technology such as calculators and computers effectively, recognise when such use may be inappropriate and be aware of limitations
9. Develop an awareness of the relevance of mathematics to other fields of study, to the world of work and to society in general
10. Take increasing responsibility for their own learning and the evaluation of their own mathematical development
For further information contact Edexcel
