A LEVEL Source: Indeed UK - Career Advice - finding a job A sixth form centre for excellence 17 Content This course will help you to select and use appropriate ICT tools and techniques to carry out investigations. You will learn how to capture and handle data, solve problems, make decisions, and present information. In addition to this, you will become aware of the impact of ICT on the way people live and work, plan and manage projects, and work effectively, independently, and with others. Topics you will study include: creating systems to manage information, using social media to manage information, information technology systems, and website development. Equivalent to one A Level, this is an excellent course to study alongside an A Level if you are considering a degree or career in information systems, computer animation, website design, or database administration. Information Technology is a good pathway to combine with business information systems and project management. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXTENDED CERTIFICATE Entry Requirements Please see the entry requirements on page 11. Assessment Your work will be assessed by coursework and an exam. Content Mathematics is both a stimulating and challenging subject that is very highly regarded at an advanced level. Both employers and universities will take a keen interest in you if you have successfully completed A Level Mathematics. Topics you will study include: Indices, Surds, Polynomials, Coordinate geometry, Differentiation, Integration, Trigonometry, Sequences, Logarithms, First order differential equations, Vectors, and Numerical methods. In Mechanics, you will also study Forces, Equilibrium, Kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, and momentum. Whilst in Statistics, you will study the Representation of data, Probability, Discrete random variables, Continuous random variables, Hypothesis testing and correlation, and Regression. To succeed on this course, you must have a strong enthusiasm for problem-solving. MATHEMATICS A LEVEL An A Level in Maths can be the starting point to a variety careers and higher Education courses - from engineering to accounting. As a highly regarded subject, it opens doors to career paths including accountancy, economics, teaching, engineering, medicine, mathematics and computing. Entry Requirements Please see the entry requirements on page 11. You will need GCSE maths grade 9-7. You will also be required to show an appropriate knowledge of algebra before being enrolled onto the course. Assessment Your work will be assessed by coursework and an exam.
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