Page 12 - SSLSD IAL handbook

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Mathematics

Content overview

In year 12, students are required to follow Pure Mathematics 1 and 2 as compulsory units. In
addition, they are required to choose either Mechanics 1 or Statistics 1 as an optional unit.

In year 13, students are required to follow Pure Mathematics 3 and 4 as compulsory units. In
addition, they are required to choose either Mechanics 1, Mechanics 2, Statistics 1 or Decision
Mathematics 1 as an optional unit.

The school may facilitate Statistics 1 in Year 12 and Statistics 2 in year 13 for students specialized in
commerce subjects. In addition, the optional subjects offered may change according to the necessity
of the teacher and students still complying with Edexcel requirements.
Assessment overview

Exam Total marks Duration Course of study
P1: Pure Mathematics 1 75 1 hour and 30 minutes Year 12
P2: Pure Mathematics 2 75 1 hour and 30 minutes Year 12
P3: Pure Mathematics 3 75 1 hour and 30 minutes Year 13
P4: Pure Mathematics 4 75 1 hour and 30 minutes Year 13
M1: Mechanics 1 75 1 hour and 30 minutes Year 12 or 13
M2: Mechanics 2 75 1 hour and 30 minutes Year 12 or 13
S1: Statistics 1 75 1 hour and 30 minutes Year 12 or 13
S2: Statistics 2 75 1 hour and 30 minutes Year 13
D1: Decision Mathematics 1 75 1 hour and 30 minutes Year 13

Prior learning and other requirements

IGCSE Mathematics (or equivalent) at grades 9 to 6 would be required to follow IAL Mathematics.

Progression

Students can progress from this qualification to:

 A range of different, relevant academics or vocational higher education qualifications such
as Engineering, Statistics, medical statistics, Financial Mathematics, Geo informatics,
Computer Science, etc.
 Other degrees that require IAL Mathematics