Free Level 3 GCE A Level in Maths Course in Tower Hamlets. Classes run at Central Foundation Girls' School, full-time over two years. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including grade 5 in English Language and grade 7 in Maths, to join. The course covers the language of numbers, symbols, and formulas used to solve complex problems. A strong result opens doors to university courses and careers across engineering, finance, data, and science.
Who this course is for
This course will suit you if you like a challenge, clarity and knowing that working out the right answer will bring you excitement and satisfaction. A good grade in A Level Maths can boost your university application for pretty much every course and many occupational fields require advanced study of maths. Just as languages provides the building blocks and rules we need to communicate, maths uses its own language, made up of numbers, symbols and formulas, to explore the rules we need to measure or identify essential problems like distance, speed, time, space, change, force and quantities.Math?s is one of the best subjects to develop your analytical, research and problem solving skills. Not only will studying math?s help give you the knowledge to tackle scientific, mechanical, coding and abstract problems, it will also help you develop logic to tackle everyday issues like planning projects, managing budgets and even debating effectively.
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs grade 5 or above including 5 in English Language and 7 in Maths
What you will learn
You'll work with algebra, functions, and graphs to model and solve problems.
You'll study calculus, including differentiation and integration.
You'll explore statistics and interpret data using probability and distributions.
You'll apply mechanics to analyse forces, motion, and real physical systems.
You'll develop logical reasoning and structured mathematical argument.
You'll practise problem-solving under exam conditions across pure and applied topics.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom lessons, working through problems individually and in groups. Assessment is by written examinations at the end of the two-year course. Pearson Edexcel sets three papers: two pure mathematics papers and one covering statistics and mechanics. There is no coursework component. All exams are sat at the end of Year 13.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Central Foundation Girls' School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Data analyst: uses statistical and mathematical modelling daily.
Software developer: logical thinking and maths underpin programming.
Actuary: advanced maths is a core requirement for this role.
Financial analyst: quantitative skills applied to markets and forecasting.
Engineer (any discipline): maths is the foundation of engineering study and work.
Economist: statistical analysis and mathematical modelling central to the role.
What you could study next
Undergraduate degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or Economics: the natural next step after a strong A Level result.
Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science: A Level Maths is a standard entry requirement for these courses.
Integrated Master's programmes (MEng, MMath): available at many universities for those who want to go further from the outset.
