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International Home Study

International A Level Pure Mathematics Course

International A Level Pure Mathematics Course provides you with a thorough grounding in the mathematical tools and techniques often needed in the workplace.

The logic and reasoning skills developed by studying A-level Mathematics make sure the qualification is widely respected even in non-mathematical arenas.

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Enrolment Fee:

£595.00

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Description

This International A Level Pure Mathematics  provides the techniques in Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry and Calculus that form the fundamental building blocks of further study in a variety of subjects including Science and Engineering.  You will also find this course extremely valuable if you are looking for a progression route for further training whilst employed.

International A Level Mathematics Edexcel Exams can be taken in January and June (Some units are available in October).

Our courses at International Home Study allow our students to work at their own pace and we work to ensure all our student’s needs are met. Our resources will cover the requirements of the course making sure you stay on track with the subject you choose.

Support

The course will be delivered online including Tutor Support for two years. All assignments are marked by one of our professional Tutors who will offer regular feedback and guide you through your course. Postal assignments cannot be accepted without prior permission from the tutor and you must have access to email in order to contact your Tutor.

Throughout your course, you'll have the support of a Tutor to guide you. Additionally, you can reach out to the Student Support Team for help with any other questions you may have. You can be assured that you will receive unlimited support for your home study course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.

Assessment

The course contains a number of assignments which your tutor will mark and give you valuable feedback on. You will also have access to a range of online resources.

Students will be required to arrange and pay for their examinations at an approved centre when an examination forms part of the course. We can provide an extensive list of these centres for you.

Whats included?

Students will be provided with logins for the student portal where they will find all the study materials they need to complete their course. They will also be provided with an e-textbook to assist them in completing their assignments.

Students will be provided with a Tutor who will help guide them through their course, and their Tutor will expect them to submit a number of assignments in order that their progress can be monitored. These assignments will be graded for them and feedback provided. You will also be able to ask the Tutor any questions about the course or for more help if needed. Once their course has been completed, they will then be allocated practice exam papers to ensure that they are familiar with the procedure and layout of their exams. Learners will be expected to complete these under exam conditions (i.e.. stick to the time scales allowed and try to find somewhere quiet), their Tutor can then provide them with a grade and feedback. More practice papers can be provided if required.

Fees

Course fees for payment in full include:

  • Assessment and feedback on all assignments.
  • Access to your personal Tutor via our online portal.
  • Access to a range of online resources, student materials, assessments, assignments, eBooks etc
  • Practice exam papers to prepare you for the real thing.
  • Help with UCAS application if attending University.
  • Tutor references and predicted grades once a satisfactory amount of work has been completed.
  • Help finding an exam centre for you to sit your exam.

Edexcel Exam Board

Awarding Body: Edexcel

Course Codes: Edexcel International AS in Pure Mathematics (XPM01)

Edexcel International A Level in Pure Mathematics (YPM01)

Edexcel Exams: January and June (some units will be available in October)

Edexcel Study Hours: 300 – 360 hours


Pure mathematics is relevant to both employment and to higher level study in many subjects, including science, computing and engineering. Its combination of numeracy, reasoning and logic will provide a solid basis of transferable skills that can aid progression in the workplace. The course will guide you through the study of pure mathematics, encouraging a sound understanding of algebra, trigonometry, calculus, logarithms, differentiation and mathematical reasoning.

Modules

Compulsory units For AS and A Level Pure Mathematics

P1: Pure Mathematics 1

  • Algebra and functions
  • Coordinate geometry in the (x, y)
  • Trigonometry
  • Differentiation
  • Integration

P2: Pure Mathematics 2

  • Proof
  • Algebra and functions
  • Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane
  • Sequences and series
  • Exponentials and logarithms
  • Trigonometry
  • Differentiation
  • Integration

Compulsory units for A Level Pure Mathematics

P3: Pure Mathematics 3

  • Algebra and functions
  • Trigonometry
  • Exponentials and logarithms
  • Differentiation Integration
  • Numerical methods

P4: Pure Mathematics 4

  • Proof
  • Algebra and functions
  • Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane
  • Binomial expansion
  • Differentiation
  • Integration
  • Vectors

Compulsory Unit for AS and A Level Pure Mathematics

FP1: Further Pure Mathematics 1

  • Complex numbers
  • Roots of quadratic equations
  • Numerical solution of equations Coordinate systems
  • Matrix algebra
  • Transformations using matrices
  • Series
  • Proof

Optional units for A Level Pure Mathematics

Students choose one from the following:

FP2: Further Pure Mathematics 2

  • Inequalities
  • Serie
  • Further complex numbers
  • First order differential equations
  • Second order differential equations
  • Maclaurin and Taylor series
  • Polar coordinates

OR

FP3 Further pure Mathematics 3

  • Hyperbolic functions
  • Further coordinate systems
  • Differentiation
  • Integration
  • Vectors
  • Further matrix algebra

Exam Papers

P1: Pure Mathematics 1

Written Examination: 1 hour 30 minutes

Availability: January, June and October

Assessment overview: structured questions based on the Pure Mathematics 1 subject content. Students may use a calculator in this examination.

75 marks

P2: Pure Mathematics 2

Written Examination: 1 hour 30 minutes

Availability: January, June and October

Assessment overview: Structures questions based on the Pure Mathematics 2 subject content. Students may use a calculator in this examination.

75 marks

P3: Pure Mathematics 3

Written Examination: 1 hour 30 minutes

Availability: January, June and October

Assessment overview: Structured questions based on the Pure Mathematics 3 subject content. Students may use a calculator in this examination.

75 marks

P4: Pure Mathematics 4

Written Examination: 1 hour 30 minutes

Availability: January, June and October

Assessment overview: Structured questions based on the Pure Mathematics 4 subject content. Students may use a calculator in this examination.

75 marks

FP1: Further Pure Mathematics 1

Written Examination: 1 hour 30 minutes

Availability: January and June

Assessment overview: Structured questions based on the Further Pure Mathematics 1 subject content. Students may use a calculator in this examination.

75 marks

FP2: Further Pure Mathematics 2

Written Examination: 1 hour 30 minutes

Availability: January and June

Assessment overview: Structured questions based on the Further Pure Mathematics 1 subject content. Students may use a calculator in this examination.

75 marks

FP3: Further Pure Mathematics 3

Written Examination: 1 hour 30 minutes

Availability: January and June

Assessment overview: Structured questions based on the Further Pure Mathematics 3 subject content. Students may use a calculator in this examination.

75 marks

Q&A

You do not need any prior learning knowledge or experience to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone who wishes to take part in a highly rewarding home study course, although you would be expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy.

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 2 years from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor. You do not have to wait until September, when a traditional school starts. 

Once you enrol, you will have access to our online portal 24/7. Here you will find study materials that have been specially prepared by your tutor, there will be assessments, study notes, eBooks and assignments all relating to your course. Everything in this course is structured to follow the course specification, so all topics and units cover everything you need to learn. Your tutor will mark your work and give you written feedback on areas you need to improve or explain what you have done well. You can also ask your tutor questions if you get stuck on a topic or need something explaining a little more. 

When you approach the exams, your tutor will set you a series of practise exam papers so that you can know what to expect in your exam, and you can go into them feeling confident.

You will be provided with eBooks for this course. If you want to purchase physical books in addition, then we can provide you with the book ISBN numbers.

Students will be required to arrange and pay for their examinations (including any practicals they wish to take) at an approved centre. We can provide an extensive list of these centres for you.

Most of our A Levels are available internationally. We offer A Levels with three different awarding bodies, AQA, Cambridge and Edexcel. If the course is only available via the AQA awarding body then of course you can still take our course, however the exams must be taken in the UK.

Cambridge, and Edexcel both have international exam centres, so you may be able to take the exams locally to you. Should you need any help, then please do get in touch and we can assist you on this. 

We recommend that you are able to dedicate between 300 and 360 hours’ study time, plus additional time for completing assignments.

Yes, you can work at your own pace to complete this course. Despite having 24 months Tutor Support, once you enrol you will be asked when you wish to complete, and your tutor can work along side you to achieve this.

For example, any A-Level course undertaken has a recommended 360 guided learning hours. Breaking down a 360 hour course into 12 weeks, you would need to be able to commit to 30 hours per week of studying. It is entirely up to you the amount of time you can commit to studying. But with online learning, having the flexibility is a real advantage. This allows you to set the pace. Take your time or Fast-track, get the qualification when you need it.

Yes you will gain UCAS points and these depend on your final grade once you have completed your exams. 

For more information about UCAS points click here

All of our A Level awarding bodies will give you a full A Level qualification. There will be slight differences between the specifications and what you will actually learn. 

For the Science courses (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics), there would be a difference in how you sit practical elements. 

AQA offers practicals but they are optional.

With the Cambridge exam board, you will be expected to perform the practical elements, they are compulsory. Which means finding an exam centre that has a lab for you to complete this. 

With Edexcel, the practical elements are all taught in theory and are assessed via a written exam, therefore you can sit your full exam at a typical Edexcel approved exam centre. 

More information about science practicals can be found here

In most cases yes, what we would ask is for the course codes that you have taken in sixth form/college and we will see if we can match them up. 

In most cases you can, If you go to the individual course page you should be able to see if this option is available for you. 

It is recommended that you aim to book your examinations 4/6 month prior to sitting them to avoid late entry fee charges.  Additionally, we would advise that you contact a few exam centres and find out the best price, as they can fluctuate greatly. 

You will sit the same exam as thousands of students across the country in an exam centre, and achieve the same qualification as everyone else. A-Level qualifications are recognised by the world’s best universities and employers, giving students a wide range of options in their education and career.

Just like sitting your A Levels in a school, your tutor will be able to provide you with predicted grades, and references for university applications. 

Of course, all of our courses are tailored to cover the entire specification and are split into topics. You will have assignments to complete on every topic where your tutor will give you feedback. If you are struggling with an aspect then you can message your tutor and they can provide more information for you.

As your exams approach, your tutor will set a series of exam papers for you to take, so you can get a feel for the real thing.

If you complete all of your assignments, and your practise exam papers then there is no reason why you shouldn’t achieve a top grade.