A' Level Pure Mathematics (Full AS/A2)

Pure Mathematics

A' Level (AS/A2)

A distance learning course is the ideal way to gain an A' Level in Pure Mathematics. Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning A' Level Pure Mathematics is a flexible and convenient course, which allows you to comprehensively prepare for an exam through home study. What's more, because the distance learning A' Level Pure Mathematics course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required.

This course has been designed to give you a full and thorough preparation for the AS level or A level Mathematics specifications, set by the Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA).

AIMS OF THE COURSE 
The aims of this course are the same as the aims listed in the AQA specification. Please refer to the AQA website for full details. The stated aims for this subject are for the student to:

a. develop their understanding of mathematics and mathematical processes in a way that promotes confidence and fosters enjoyment;
b. develop abilities to reason logically and recognise incorrect reasoning, to generalise and to construct mathematical proofs;
c. extend their range of mathematical skills and techniques and use them in more difficult unstructured problems;
d. develop an understanding of coherence and progression in mathematics and of how different areas of mathematics can be connected;
e. 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;
f. use mathematics as an effective means of communication;
g. read and comprehend mathematical arguments and articles concerning applications of mathematics;
h. 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;
i. develop an awareness of the relevance of mathematics to other fields of study, to the world of work and to society in general;
j. take increasing responsibility for their own learning and the evaluation of their own mathematical development.

HOME STUDY SUPPORT

Your tutor will support you with your project formulation and give you guidance with appropriate topics and ideas.

You will be provided with comprehensive materials designed to provide you with everything required to complete your course of study. You will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact a Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.

Your tutor will give you various resource sites to visit and there is extra material in the Student Support Portal. In addition there are several supporting texts books for this course but again this depends on which approach you are following and which book best suits your individual needs

COURSE RESOURCES

The Pure Maths A Level Distance Learning course is supported by the following recommended texts. These books can be purchased from Amazon by clicking on the links.

Advancing Maths for AQA: Pure Core 1 & 2 - Buy from Amazon
Advancing Maths for AQA: Pure Core 3 & 4 - Buy from Amazon 
Further Pure Mathematics - Buy from Amazon 

COURSE ASSESSMENT

After a group of lessons you will find a tutor-marked assignment, and you will be told at which stage to work this. It should be attempted only when you are satisfied that you have completely studied and mastered the lessons to which it relates. It is best to attempt assignments under examination conditions, however it is not obligatory. Your answers to these assignments should be sent to your tutor for marking, and, when they are returned to you, suggested answers will be sent with them.

At this level of mathematics, there is rarely just one “right” method for solving a problem, however. The suggested answers will give one way, usually, but not always, the shortest. The method you have used may well be completely different.

Your tutor will indicate whether it is as good on your test-paper when it is returned. Experience shows that students who do submit assignments are much more successful than those who don’t. It is your primary means of gaining individualised help, of sorting out problems and maintaining motivation.

All units are broken down into clear subject topics, and students should spend the amount of time studying for each topic as advised by their course tutor. Each topic module has been written for ease of understanding and topic coverage may be of different length and difficulty depending on the level of detail and information required. You will need to study the modules in the sequence provided.

The AS and A2 modules link together and the final assessment is all done by examination as there is no coursework option.

What's Included
As a student, your course fee covers everything you will need to successfully complete the A' Level Pure Mathematics home study course and earn your A' Level qualification:
a full range of student services, including assessmentsunlimited educational support by e-mail or phonethe marking of a series of assignments written answers to specific study problems a copy of Andrew Johnson's "How to Study at Home"

Students are required to arrange and pay for examinations, students should note exam dates for the syllabus via the exam board website. Details of examination dates and examination enrolment deadlines are included in the 'Student Welcome Pack'.

HOME STUDY COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about A' Level Pure Mathematics course and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.

You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 24 months from initial registration with full tutor support.

COURSE FEES

The enrolment fee for the A' Level Pure Mathematics (Full AS + A2) home study course is £437.50 (inc VAT), though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £350 (inc VAT) which is a 20% discount if you enrol online and pay in full.

You can also opt for our Easy Payment Plan and enrol online today by paying a deposit of £87.50 and then 4 equal payments of £87.50 per month. The first instalment is paid about a month after you receive your course.

For International Students who wish to enrol - click here 
(Additional £40 postage / packing & administration)

COURSE QUALIFICATION

AS/A2 - A level in Pure Mathematics. Both AS and A2 level courses and examinations must be successfully completed to gain a full A level.

This course prepares candidates for the AQA Mathematics AS level syllabus 5366, for examination in 2010-11 and later years. Most candidates will then study the A2 syllabus 6366. The full Advanced Level qualification comprises AS and A2. We have chosen this syllabus as it is the most suited for distance learning.

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

FURTHER COURSE INFORMATION 

Students are required to arrange and pay for their examinations and manage the course work element if the subject requires this. Students must check the relevant examination board website for further information and final examination sitting dates for the specification.

POSTAGE & PACKING

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