Learn more about Mathematics & Further Mathematics
Mathematics goes well with many combinations of subjects. It equips students with a uniquely powerful set of tools to understand the world. These tools include logical reasoning, problem-solving, number skills, and the ability to think in abstract ways.
Mathematics is important in everyday life and many forms of employment: science and technology, engineering, medicine, the economy, the environment, and public decision-making.
Mathematics is a creative discipline. It can stimulate moments of pleasure and wonder when a learner solves a problem for the first time, discovers a more elegant solution to that problem, or suddenly sees hidden connections.
WJEC
AS is worth 40% and A2 is worth 60% of the A Level.
All assessment is through written examination.
Year 12
AS Mathematics
- All students study Pure Mathematics, Mechanics and Statistics.
- This is examined through two papers: Unit 1 is Pure Mathematics, Unit 2 is Applied Mathematics.
Further Mathematics
- If students wish to study an additional A Level in Further Mathematics this is done in Year 13 with the whole A Level Mathematics studied in Year 12. (see below for full A level content)
Year 13
A Level Mathematics
- All students study Pure Mathematics, Mechanics and Statistics.
- This is examined through two papers: Unit 3 is Pure Mathematics, Unit 4 is Applied Mathematics.
A Level Further Mathematics
- All students study Further Pure Mathematics, Mechanics and Statistics.
- This is examined through five Units: Two Pure Mathematics Units and three Applied Mathematics Units.