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CURRICULUM INTENT
The Avanti Maths department aims to instill a love of mathematics by developing students' conceptual understanding and fluency through varied practice and increasingly complex problems. We encourage reasoning, exploration of mathematical connections, and justification using precise language. Our goal is to ignite intellectual curiosity and prepare students for real life and future employment by challenging them to solve routine and complex problems and apply mathematics in real-world contexts.
THE AVANTI WAY
To integrate The Avanti Way into the KS5 Maths curriculum, we are focussing on:
EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
by fostering deep understanding, problem-solving, and personalized learning.
CHARACTER FORMATION
encouraging resilience, a growth mindset, collaboration, and integrity in tasks.
SPIRITUAL INSIGHT
by highlighting the beauty of maths, using mindfulness for focus, and exploring the ethical impact of mathematical applications.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS (GCSE GRADES/INTERESTS)
Entry Grade requirements: Grade 7 or above
Why study this subject?
A Level mathematics is a linear course taught at the end of the two years. The subject content is split into three modules: Pure, Statistics, and Mechanics.
Although traditionally seen as complementing the sciences, Mathematics is compatible with many other subjects and is very popular with employers. The statistics element of the course may benefit geography, economics, biology, and psychology, while the mechanics units are helpful for students who hope to study physics or engineering.
Link: Pearson Edexcel AS and A level Mathematics (2017) | Pearson qualifications
PROGRAMME OF STUDY
Order and timing of topics throughout KS5 for Mathematics:
Year 12
Autumn Term 1
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Pure: Differentiation Integration
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Applied: Modelling SUVAT
Autumn Term 2
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Pure: Vectors 1 & 2 Sine Rule & Cosine Rule
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Applied: Forces & Motion Variable Acceleration
Spring Term 1
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Pure: Trigonometric equations & Identities Graphs & Transformations
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Applied: Data collection Locations of spread
Spring Term 2
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Pure: Binomial expansion Exponential modelling
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Applied: Representing data Correlation
Summer Term 1
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Pure: Circle geometry Algebraic fractions Algebraic methods
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Applied: Probability Statistical distributions Hypothesis testing
Summer Term 2
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Pure: Functions Radians
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Applied: Regression Conditional probability
Year 13
Autumn Term 1
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Pure: Trigonometric functions Differentiation Binomial expansion
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Applied: Moments Forces & Friction
Autumn Term 2
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Pure: Parametric Equations Integration
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Applied: Projectiles Normal distribution
Spring Term 1
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Pure: Trigonometry & Modelling Sequences & Series
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Applied: Normal distribution Application of forces
Spring Term 2
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Pure: Numerical methods
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Applied: Further kinematics
ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK
At the end of the A-Level course, students will sit 3 papers:
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Papers 1 and 2: 2-hour papers assessing Pure Mathematics (each paper has a 1/3 weighting)
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Paper 3: 2-hour paper assessing Mechanics and Statistics (this paper has a 1/3 weighting)
Throughout the 2-year course –
All students will:
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have 2 main formal assessments throughout the year.
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will receive feedback on how to develop their learning. This feedback will highlight both key strengths and key areas of development.
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be given the opportunity to act upon their feedback using feed-forward questions
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have regular end-of-topic testing to check understanding
HOW PARENETS CAN HELP
Parents are requested to play a role in their child’s home learning. The list outlined suggests a few quick and easy methods for parents/carers to help and support.
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Monitoring of their child’s work in terms of their content, presentation, and organisational skills
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Ensure their child catches up on any work missed
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Ensure their child is responsible for their learning by completing plenty of practice questions
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Encourage their child to have a revision plan
HOME LEARNING & ONLINE RESOURCE
EXTRA-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES
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Year 12 UKMT Senior Maths Challenge
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Year 13 UKMT Senior Maths Challenge
FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES
Higher education welcomes mathematics for admission to degrees in the sciences, geography, economics, and business studies, and it is an essential requirement for engineering degree courses. Many top City people (fund managers, etc.) have mathematics degrees. Students intending to study mathematics at a degree level should consider taking an A-level in Mathematics.
