The Pure Maths A Level programme is split into two major components - AS and A2. The AS Level has ten tutor-marked assignments (known as TMAs). The A2 has a further ten TMAs. The programme covers the following titles:
AS Level
• MPC1: algebra, trigonometry, integration
• MPC2: exponentials, logarithms
• MFP1: complex numbers, linear equations
A2 Level
• MPC3: algebraic functions, coordinate geometry
• MPC4: vectors, further coordinate geometry
• MFP2: hyperbolic functions, matrices, etc.
Assessment is by three written papers for the AS Level and three written papers for the A2 Level.
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The DCA Home Learning Pure Maths A Level course provides the core knowledge and skills needed to embark on a rewarding pathway to success. The distance learning Pure Maths A Level course is specially designed, allowing you to learn about Pure Maths at AS and A2 level, through flexible and cost-effective home study at your own time and pace.
With the distance learning Pure Maths A Level course, online study resources and a personal tutor are available to guide you throughout your studies, and your Student Advisor is a Freephone call away.
Entry Requirements: Because the distance learning Pure Maths A Level course is comprehensive, some prior knowledge or skills are required. In general, DCA will admit students for A Level who have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C and above. These would ideally include English and Maths.
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The first part of the Pure Maths A level course includes coverage of the fields of algebra, trigonometry and logarithms before going onto complex numbers and linear equations. In the second part of the course you will be studying these subjects at a more in-depth level and will also be looking at hyperbolic function and matrices.
Each A Level is split into two halves – the AS Level and the A2 Level. Whilst both halves cover approximately the same amount of material, the conceptually harder elements will nearly always be found in the A2. Generally, each half of the A Level will be split into three units. Each unit matches a corresponding exam.
Examinations
Examinations are normally in June, although you may be able to arrange to sit some part of the A Level in January.
Examination Entry Information
DCA will provide whatever help we can with examination information, finding an exam centre and authenticating coursework but entering examinations is entirely the responsibility of the student and the contract for sitting the examinations is between the student and the exam centre. We are not an exam centre and therefore although we can give information and guidance, we cannot make your entry for you, or change an incorrect entry. Full details about exams can be obtained on application. Students will sit external examinations and receive a certificate from the awarding body AQA.
Textbooks
In addition to the recommended text, each programme has a suggested reading list to help you achieve a broader understanding of the subject. Some subjects also require an accompanying textbook which you will need to obtain.
Part One: AS Course
Module 1
• Algebra
• Trigonometry
• Integration
Module 2
• Exponentials
• Logarithms
Module 3
• Complex numbers
• Linear equations
Part Two: A2 Course
Module 4
• Algebraic functions
• Co-ordinate geometry
Module 5
• Vectors
• Further co-ordinate geometry
Module 6
• Hyperbolic functions
• Matrices |
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