A Level Mathematics/Further Mathematics 

Overview of the course 

At AS-level, we offer CIE Pure Mathematics 1 (P1) and either Mechanics (M 1) or Statistics (S1). At A2, we offer Pure Mathematics 3 and either Mechanics 1 or Statistics 1 (dependent on the area the students covered at AS level). In Further Mathematics, we offer Further Pure Mathematics and Further Applied Mathematics (Mechanics and Statistics). Further Mathematics is only offered to outstanding students who have completed their AS and A2 during their first year of A-levels. 

Centres offer either IGCSE Extended Mathematics or IGCSE Additional Mathematics to our Pre-A level group (PAL group). Our aim is that the best students sit their A Level Mathematics at the end of their AS year and leave the A2 year for Further Mathematics or re-sits for those who wish to improve on their grades. 

How is the teaching adapted to suit the needs of Chinese students? 

As English is a second language for our students, we explain the mathematical concepts clearly, we use visual representations wherever possible and we reinforce learning with numerous examples. The numerical ability of our students is outstanding and the vast majority score high grades in their final year. 

Resources

 Resources include text books for students, investigative tasks set by class teachers and mathematical software for teaching mathematics. The classes are equipped with big screens for laptop connection and over-head projectors. 

Other information 

Most students have a very strong mathematical background from the Chinese system so many of them require work that is stretching. Homework is highly valued and should be given regularly.