A level Maths and Statistics

Maths and Statistics A level by distance learning - the course

The Maths and Statistics A level includes two major components – AS level and A2 level. The AS level is a qualification in its own right and may be studied for on a one-year distance learning course.

Each lesson begins with a set of clearly stated objectives and an explanation of its place in the overall programme of study.

Effective learning is encouraged through frequent activities and self-assessment questions.

The AS level course includes thirteen Tutor-marked Assignments (known as TMAs). The A2 course has a further ten TMAs.

Key Topics

The Oxford Open Learning course is designed to match the requirements of the AQA 6361 specifcation  which comprises six units that have the following titles:

AS level

• Pure Core 1: algebra, trigonometry, integration, etc
• Pure Core 2: exponentials, logarithms, etc
• Statistics 1B: probability, collection of data, correlation, etc

A2 level

• Pure Core 3: algebraic functions, coordinate geometry, etc.
• Pure Core 4: vectors, further coordinate geometry, etc
• Statistics 2B: sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, etc

The Syllabus

This course prepares candidates for the AQA Mathematics AS level syllabus 5361, for examination in 2011 and later years. Most candidates will then study the A2 syllabus 6361. The full Advanced level qualification comprises AS and A2. We have chosen this syllabus as it is the most suited to distance learning.

Assessment is by three written papers for the AS level and three written papers for the A2 level.

Coursework

There is no coursework for the Maths and Statistics A level.

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