Longsands Academy
Longsands Academy
Qualification:
A Level Mathematics
Exam Board:
OCR
Subject Specific Entry Requirements:
Grade 7 or higher in GCSE Mathematics
Why Study Mathematics?
A Level Mathematics is highly regarded by universities and employers. Maths A Level will develop your reasoning, communication and problem-solving skills as well as your logical thinking. You will have opportunities to uncover the beauty of calculus, make connections between algebra and geometry, and gain knowledge and intuition to help you assess the data you come across in the media.
As a Maths student at Longsands Sixth Form, you will benefit from access to superb online resources (Integral), comprehensive textbooks that we will loan you and unrivalled levels of support from teachers both in lessons and outside of lessons via our very popular weekly Maths Clinic. If you enjoy the satisfaction of learning and understanding mathematics, and the thrill of solving a challenging problem, then A Level Mathematics could be for you.
Where can Mathematics take me next?
A Level Maths is essential or highly desirable for many STEM degrees, including Mathematics, Physics, Engineering and Computer Science.
Mathematics Enrichment and Super-Curricular
Senior Maths Challenge: Autumn term. Future Mathematicians Group for those aiming to study Maths at a top university. Entrance exam (including STEP and MAT) preparation sessions and Oxbridge interview training.
Recent Destinations from Longsands Students
University of Warwick, Mathematics
University of Sheffield, Aerospace Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year