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Courses
History
Mathematics
A Level AQA
A Level AQA
WHY CHOOSE HISTORY?
WHY CHOOSE MATHEMATICS?
History is a subject which offers variety, interest
and excitement, as well as the chance to more
fully understand the complexities of the world
around you. The intrigue of the early Tudor
period, the turmoil and tragedy of Russia in
revolution and the deep political resonance of
civil rights in the USA are all full of powerful
stories and perspectives.
This course will expand your mathematical
thinking, understanding and above all, your
enjoyment of Mathematics. You will study
Pure Mathematics and from here will branch
out to use these skills in both Mechanics and
Statistics. You will cover many interesting topics
such as Algebra and Functions, Trigonometry,
Probability, Numerical Measures, Statistical
distributions, Vectors and Kinematics.
Most Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics courses require A Level
Mathematics. In addition to Mathematics being
highly regarded by universities and employers,
it is a hugely interesting subject with a lot of
transferable skills.
HOW IS THE COURSE TAUGHT AND ASSESSED?
History is taught in a a variety of ways including
group work, presentations, use of film and
documentary clips, flipped learning, and more
traditional lecture-type lessons. There is a
strong emphasis on the importance of reading
and extended writing. Two of the three units
are examination based, with the coursework
element being a 3500-4500 word essay worth
20% of the final grade.
SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Grade 5 in GCSE History +
Grade 4 in GCSE English Language
Studying History at the Weald has
provided me with every opportunity
to further my passion for the subject. My
teachers have been incredibly supportive,
particularly during coursework, and have
enabled me to develop new academic
skills that benefit all my studies. Overall,
I have thoroughly enjoyed the courses on
offer, due to their breadth and depth, and
feel more than ready to study History at
degree level next year. William
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HOW IS THE COURSE TAUGHT AND ASSESSED?
Three written exams of 2 hours each at the end
of the course. The exams are designed with a
mixture of question styles, from short, singlemark questions to multi-step problems
SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Grade 6 in GCSE Maths
(Grade 7 is recommended) +
l Grade 4 in English language.
l Students with a Grade 6 will meet with the
Head of Mathematics at the start of the
course to discuss support.
l Students will be required to complete summer
transition questions in preparation for the start
of the course and provide evidence of this
work.
I enjoy studying Maths because it is
a challenging yet rewarding subject
that forms the foundations for the sciences
and opens the door to more career
opportunities. Ryan
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