Peter Symonds College Prospectus 2014

Mathematics

OCR (MEI)

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  you enjoy the subject and find it interesting
  
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  it complements other subjects, supporting and enhancing understanding or adds balance to an overall programme
  
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  Mathematics is a good training for the mind, helping to develop logical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills
  
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  you have been good at Mathematics and feel you can be successful
  
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  students with Mathematics qualifications are highly employable.
  

AS Level

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  Core 1 (Introduction to Advanced Mathematics):
  Algebra, coordinate geometry, polynomials, curve sketching and proof.
  
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  Core 2 (Concepts for Advanced Mathematics):
  Algebra, sequences and series, trigonometry, calculus, curve sketching, logarithms.
  
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  Statistics 1:
  Data presentation, probability, discrete random variables, the binomial distribution and hypothesis testing.
  

A2 Level

Many students choose Mathematics to support other subject areas such as science. However, it will also complement arts or humanities subjects.

Further Mathematics

OCR (MEI)

This course is specifically for students who both enjoy Mathematics and have had significant success already in the subject. Students will need to take AS Mathematics alongside AS Further Mathematics.

You need to be very competent with all aspects of Mathematics encountered at GCSE (Higher Level). You will study a significant and varied amount of applied Mathematics. You will develop your powers of reasoning and will be challenged in a wide range of Mathematics.

AS Level

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  Further Concepts for Advanced Mathematics: complex numbers, curve sketching, proof, algebra, matrices.
  
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  Decision Mathematics 1: algorithms, networks, critical path analysis, linear programming, simulation.
  
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  Mechanics 1: forces, Newton’s laws of motion, vectors, projectiles.
  

A2 Level

Following success at AS Level you are able to progress to A Level Further Mathematics in your second year alongside A Level Mathematics. This will provide the opportunity to extend AS topics to a much greater depth.

Further Mathematics is a most valuable course for anyone considering a mathematical or scientific career.

Standard entry requirements plus Grade A or A* in GCSE Mathematics.

Mathematics (Use Of)

AQA

The Use of Mathematics course is appropriate for students who enjoy applying the subject to real world situations. In the first year, two-thirds of the course is Applied Mathematics with both applied units being Free-Standing Mathematics Qualifications (FSMQ). The Data Analysis unit provides good support for students of Psychology, Sociology and other applied sciences. The Decision Mathematics unit would complement any business course.

AS Level

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  Algebra Unit
  
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  Data Analysis Unit (FSMQ)
  
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  Decision Mathematics (FSMQ).
  

A2 Level

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  Calculus (FSMQ)
  
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  Mathematical Applications – (This module is entirely coursework)
  
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  Mathematical Comprehension.
  

This course would suit students who intend to use mathematics as a tool to assist them in other fields of study. It would probably not be suited to students wishing to go on to study Mathematics or pure science degrees or any degrees at Russell Group universities.

Standard entry requirements plus a Grade B or higher in GCSE Mathematics.

Media Studies

WJEC

This is a creative and critical based course which enables you to gain high level research and production skills (across different forms) as well as develop your knowledge of contemporary Media issues. You will explore a wide variety of Media, including digital technologies, drawing on fundamental concepts informing the Media.

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  Explore production processes and technologies (e.g. film-making, music video production, print design)
  
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  Become independent in research skills and their application in Media production work
  
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  Develop critical understanding of the Media through engagement with products, concepts and through creative application
  
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  Enhance your enjoyment and appreciation of the Media and its role in daily life.
  

AS Level

Unit 1 - Media Representation and Responses
You will explore the Media through a study of genre, narrative, representation and audience, including an analysis of traditional (e.g. film, music, TV, news) as well as digital Media.

Unit 2 – Media Production Processes
You will demonstrate knowledge, understanding and skills in Media production processes through research, planning, production (digital photographic storyboarding and TV production) and evaluation.

Media production takes place in a dedicated workspace: a PC suite for digital video and a DTP room for print design/production.

A2 Level

Unit 3 – Media Investigation and Production
This unit reflects the importance of research in directing your own Media production (e.g. film-making, comic book or magazine design, music video production).

Unit 4 – Text, Industry and Audience
This unit develops your understanding of the relationshipbetween Media texts, audiences and industries (e.g. Computer Game, Music and Film Industries).

This course provides a suitable foundation for the study of Media or a related area through a range of higher education degree courses or direct entry into employment.

Standard entry requirements.

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