A' Level Maths & Statistics (Full AS/A2)

A distance learning course is the ideal way to gain A Level A' Level in Maths & Statistics.

Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning A' Level Maths & Statistics is a flexible and convenient course, which allows you to comprehensively prepare for the A' Level Statistics exam through home study.

What's more, because the distance learning A' Level Maths & Statistics course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required.

AIMS OF THE COURSE
The aims of this course are the same as the aims listed in the AQA specification. Please refer to the AQA website for full details. The stated aims for this subject are for the student to:

• Develop their understanding of mathematics and mathematical processes in a way that promotes confidence and fosters enjoyment
• Develop abilities to reason logically and recognise incorrect reasoning, to generalise and to construct mathematical proofs
• Extend their range of mathematical skills and techniques and use them in more difficult unstructured problems
• Develop an understanding of coherence and progression in mathematics and of how different areas of mathematics can be connected
• Recognise how a situation may be represented mathematically and understand the relationship between ‘real world’ problems and standard and other mathematical models and how these can be refined and improved
• Use mathematics as an effective means of communication
• Read and comprehend mathematical arguments and articles concerning applications of mathematics
• Acquire the skills needed to use technology such as calculators and computers effectively, recognise when such use may be inappropriate and be aware of limitations
• Develop an awareness of the relevance of mathematics to other fields of study, to the world of work and to society in general
• Take increasing responsibility for their own learning and the evaluation of their own mathematical development.

FORMAT OF COURSE (Modules Overview)
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A' Level Maths & Mechanics course is designed to match the requirements of the AQA 6361 specifcation which comprises six units that have the following titles:

AS level
Pure Core 1: algebra, trigonometry, integration, etc
Pure Core 2: exponentials, logarithms, etc
Statistics 1B: probability, collection of data, correlation, etc

A2 level
Pure Core 3: algebraic functions, coordinate geometry, etc.
Pure Core 4: vectors, further coordinate geometry, etc
Statistics 2B: sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, etc

HOME STUDY SUPPORT
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Your tutor will support you with your project formulation and give you guidance with appropriate topics and ideas.

You will be provided with comprehensive materials designed to provide you with everything required to complete your course of study. You will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact a Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.

Your tutor will give you various resource sites to visit and there is extra material in the Student Support Portal. In addition there are several supporting texts books for this course but again this depends on which approach you are following and which book best suits your individual needs

Further information can be obtained through AQA. The final assessment criteria and structure is the same regardless of which approach you choose.

COURSE ASSESSMENT
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For each module there are two or three formal tutor-marked assessments which, when completed, should be sent to your tutor, via e-mail or conventional post. All of the information within the units is written in line with the requirements of the examination board specification and the demands of the examination.

All units are broken down into clear subject topics, and students should spend the amount of time studying for each topic as advised by their course tutor. Each topic module has been written for ease of understanding and topic coverage may be of different length and difficulty depending on the level of detail and information required. You will need to study the modules in the sequence provided.

The AS and A2 modules link together and assessment is all done by examination as there is no coursework option.

HOME STUDY COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Maths & Statistics and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.

You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 24 months from initial registration with full tutor support.

The A' Level Maths and Statistics is divided into six comprehensive modules:

AS level

Pure Core 1

• Algebra
• Coordinate Geometry
• Differentiation
• Integration

Pure Core 2

• Algebra and Functions
• Sequences and Series
• Trigonometry
• Exponentials and logarithms
• Differentiation
• Integration

Statistics 1B

• Numerical Measures
• Probability
• Binomial Distribution
• Normal Distribution
• Estimation
• Correlation and Regression

A2 level

Pure Core 3

• Algebra and Functions
• Trigonometry
• Exponentials and Logarithms
• Differentiation
• Integration
• Numerical Methods

Pure Core 4

• Algebra and Functions
• Coordinate Geometry in the (x, y) plane
• Sequences and Series
• Trigonometry
• Exponentials and Logarithms
• Differentiation and Integration
• Vectors

Statistics 2B

• Discrete Random Variables
• Poisson Distribution
• Continuous Random Variables
• Estimation
• Hypothesis Testing
• Chi-Square (?2) Contingency Table Tests

Mathematics GCSE Grade C or above