The A-Level Mathematics course at Welling School is split into two years. Year 12 covers three units: Core 1 (algebra, functions, calculus), Core 2 (extending Core 1 topics), and Statistics 1 (probability, distributions). Year 13 covers three more advanced units: Core 3, Core 4, and an applications unit. Students take exams in January and May of Year 12. Over the summer, students must complete homework tasks to prepare for Year 12, which must be brought to the first lesson. Additional resources will be available on the school's Year 12 math blog. Students are expected to have achieved a Grade A or A* in GCSE Mathematics to begin the AS course.

1. A-Level Mathematics at Welling School
Overall Course Structure
Year 12 – AS Mathematics
Three equally weighted units
Core 1 – algebra & functions, coordinate geometry, sequences & series, differentiation,
integration
Core 2 – extending Core 1 plus trigonometry, exponentials & logarithms, applications of
calculus
Statistics 1 – models in probability & statistics, representation & summary of data,
probability, correlation & regression, discrete random variables, discrete distributions, the
Normal distribution
Year 13 – A2 Mathematics
Three equally weighted units
Core 3 – algebra & functions, trigonometry, exponentials & logarithms, differentiation,
numerical methods
Core 4 – algebra & functions, coordinate geometry, sequences & series, differentiation,
integration, vectors
An applications unit….(to be confirmed)….
Possibly Mechanics 1 – mathematical models in mechanics, vectors in mechanics,
kinematics of a particle, dynamics of a particle, statics of a particle, moments
Information specific to Year 12
Provisional Year 12 examination dates
Core 1 – Monday 10th January 2011 (am)
Statistics 1 – Wednesday 18th May 2011 (am)
Core 2 – Monday 23rd May 2011 (pm)
Preparation for Year 12 Mathematics
The enclosed summer preparation homework tasks must be completed. Ensure you read
all instructions carefully. Pay special attention to the instruction to show ALL full working
out. Completed work MUST be brought to your first Mathematics lesson in Year 12
without fail.
Support in preparing for Year 12 Mathematics
During the course of the next few weeks some support resources and links will be added
to the Welling Maths Faculty Year 12 blog.
www.wellingmaths12.blogspot.com
Eligibility criteria
To begin studying towards AS Mathematics at Welling it is expected that you will have
achieved Grade A or A* in GCSE Mathematics.