A-Level / IA-Level Maths including exams

A-Level / IA-Level Maths including exams

Your Course at a Glance

• Delve into a range of topics, from algebra to trigonometry
• Study from the comfort of your own home
• Complete the course online
• Gain a recognised qualification
• Choose between A level or IA level when you book your exams
• Exams included

About Your Course

Learning Maths can lead to an array of diverse and exciting careers. From economics and engineering to science and finance, the number of industries you can pursue are endless. With a solid understanding of mathematical processes and methods, many doors will open up to you.

If you are an international or UK-based student looking to gain a widely recognised qualification in Maths, one that will propel you towards higher education learning or into the job market, then enrol on our A/iA Level Maths course.

By studying iA Levels instead of traditional A Levels, you have the benefits of a different exam structure. There are three opportunities for exams, and they are fully flexible, meaning that you can take each unit exam when you feel ready to do so. Also, when it comes to re-sits, you can re-take a single unit as opposed to the full exam.  But if that's not for you, this course will also cover the AQA A Level specification.  You can choose which option you want to take when you book your exams, and you tutor can help you!

This course covers an array of topics, all of which you will need to grasp should you want to progress your academic career. You will develop a range of skills and techniques that will allow you to tackle mathematical processes and mathematical proofs.

Algebra and algorithms are among the many topics that you will cover during your studies, allowing you to develop your existing mathematical skills. By exploring a range of processes, you will be able to apply these to your future studies and work.

While you will have access to the course materials you need, you will be encouraged to take responsibility for your own learning. Through the techniques you study, you will be able to discuss mathematical theories and create your own arguments about various models.

By acquiring your qualification, you will be able to enrol on a higher education course or apply for entry-level roles.

Getting Started

Once you have enrolled on your course, you will be given 24/7 access to all the course materials you need. Everything you need to complete your course will be on our industry-leading learning platform, which you will have access to for the duration of your course.

One of the many benefits of studying with learndirect is that you can study your course from the comfort of your own home. You have the freedom and flexibility of navigating through the course at a pace that suits your lifestyle.

If you work full-time, have children to look after, or have other existing commitments, you can still learn your course and gain the qualification you need to take the next step in your academic journey.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

You will be unable to book your exam until all outstanding course fees are settled in full, this includes any associated charges deemed to be payable as per your initial contract.

All courses funded via our partner Premium Credit Limited, will need to be settled with them directly.

Modules

Your course starts with two units that help you to understand everything you need to know about A Level and iA Level maths, as well as some great tips on how to successfully study online.

Units 3-7: Algebra I

These units introduce the algebra skills you’ll use throughout the course, giving you the tools you need to prove a range of mathematical statements.

Units 8 and 9: Calculus I

Here, you’ll start learning calculus – a mathematical tool which will allow you to investigate rates of change and optimisation.

Units 10-1: Algebra II

In these units, you’ll build on your algebra skills and learn how to work with special functions. In particular, you’ll see how exponential and logarithmic functions have a wide range of real-world applications.

Units 13-15: Geometry I

So far, you’ve developed your algebraic skills and learnt how to work with different expressions and equations. In these units, you’ll start applying these skills to geometric problems.

Units 16-19: Calculus II:

These units will combine your previous studies in calculus with some of the new ideas that you’ve learnt regarding special functions.

Unit 20: Geometry II:

You’ll combine what you know about the trigonometric functions with your algebraic techniques and solve problems or prove statements involving trigonometry.

Units 21 and 22: Calculus III:

These two units complete your studies of pure mathematics with some advanced calculus techniques. This concludes your pure maths units.

Units 23 and 24: Interpreting Data:

These units introduce you to the statistics side of your course. You’ll learn how statistical investigations are completed and how their results are presented to the public.

Units 25 and 26: Probability I:

Here, we’ll introduce the idea of probability and how real-world data can be described using statistical distributions. You’ll also learn the concept of hypothesis testing.

Units 27-29: Probability II:

These units allow you to develop your statistical knowledge to work in a wider variety of situations. They complete the statistics part of your course.

Units 30-32: Mechanics I:

Now you’re ready to move on to your mechanics learning. In these units, you’ll be introduced to the study of kinematics – how objects behave when they are moving.

Units 33-35: Mechanics II:

Here, you’ll round off your mechanics learning by considering some more complicated situations. These include problems where two objects are connected or problems where friction and other forces act on an object.

Your course is completed with a full set of mocks for either A Level or iA Level.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements, but a GCSE or IGCSE in this subject would be beneficial. You must complete at least 50% of the course and pass the associated assignments before you are eligible to be entered for the exams.

Average completion timeframe

The average time it takes to complete the course is 2 years.

Assessment requirements

The assessment consists of written exams

Exams required

One of our exam partners will provide the exam centre and oversee the examination process. Should you choose to sit at a centre that is not on our partners list, you will be charged the exam centre finder fee.

Is Membership Required?

No membership is required to enrol on this course.

Additional requirements

Learners will choose between A Level and iA Level when booking their exams. Full details of both are in the course.

Certification Timeframe

You can expect to receive your certificate 3 months after receiving the result.

Extension Rules

You may extend this course once for a maximum of twelve months.

Course Fees

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before exams can be booked.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

A Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA) has to be completed at the end of each unit and then submitted to your tutor. Once your tutor has assessed the assignment, it will be returned to you with feedback and a final grade. After passing each assignment and your mock exams successfully, you will be ready to take your exam.

Exam Details: A-level

There are three exams in A-level maths, each 2 hours long.  Paper 1 covers pure maths.  Paper 2 covers pure maths and mechanics. Paper 3 covers pure maths and statistics.  All three exams must be taken in the same exam session.

Exam Details: IA-level

There are six exams for iA-level maths. Exams can be taken in different exam sessions. Each exam is 1 hour and 30 minutes long.

• Paper 1: Pure Mathematics 1
• Paper 2: Pure Mathematics 2
• Paper 3: Pure Mathematics 3
• Paper 4: Pure Mathematics 4
• Paper 5: Mechanics 1
• Paper 6: Statistics 1

Grades

You will be graded between grades A* and E, or ungraded (U).

IMPORTANT NOTE:

You will be unable to book your exam until all outstanding course fees are settled in full, this includes any associated charges deemed to be payable as per your initial contract.

All courses funded via our partner Premium Credit Limited, will need to be settled with them directly.

Tutors & Exams

Tutors and Exams provides examination and assessment facilities primarily aimed at private and home educated candidates.

Tutors and Exams currently have five examination centres located around the country: Bolton, Coventry, Doncaster, St Neots Cambridgeshire and Wimbledon. All are approved for examination delivery by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ).

In addition to their examination centres they also have a dedicated Science laboratory based in Birmingham with the ability to deliver A Level Science practicals all year round and access to another Science laboratory located in London.

Pearson Edexcel

If you pass the exam successfully, you will be awarded with an iA Level qualification in Maths, delivered by Pearson Edexcel, the UK’s largest awarding organisation.

Pearson Edexcel are the UK's largest awarding body and we are regulated by Ofqual (England), SQA Accreditation (Scotland), CCEA Accreditation (Northern Ireland) and Qualifications Wales (Wales). They offer academic and vocational qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in names like Edexcel, BTEC, EDI and LCCI.

After achieving your qualification, you will be able to explore a range of different academic and career paths. Maths is a subject that can lead to jobs in various sectors, and when it comes to higher education learning, many degrees require Level 3 Maths as part of their entry requirements.

This means that your qualification can help you get on to the following degree courses:

• Maths
• Engineering
• Computer Science
• Physics
• Geography
• Chemistry
• Biology and many more!

If you want to enter the working world, your qualification may be enough to get you an entry-level job in the sector of your choice.

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