AS/A Level Mathematics Overview
Mathematics is not only a beautiful and exciting subject in its own right but also underpins many other branches of learning. It has been fundamental to the development of the society in which we live.
Mathematics can be divided into two areas: at its heart lies Pure Mathematics, which in the main is concerned with Algebra and Geometry, and Applied Mathematics, which, as the name implies, applies techniques in Pure Mathematics to solve problems in the world about us.
If you wish to study Mathematics at Hereford Sixth Form College, please see the table below:
| Your Qualification | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| A* in GCSE Mathematics You have studied Mathematics beyond GCSE | Fast Track Mathematics: Mathematics A level completed in the first year which then allows the possibility of Further Mathematics A level or Further Mathematics AS level in the second year. You will be advised on an individual basis |
| A or A* in GCSE Mathematics | Mathematics AS Level OR Statistics AS Level |
| B IN GCSE Mathematics | If you wish to study Mathematics AS level and have a B grade in GCSE Mathematics you will be advised on an individual basis. OR Statistics AS Level |
| C in GCSE Mathematics | Mathematics GCSE Higher Level |
| Below a C in GCSE Mathematics | Mathematics GCSE Foundation Level |