A level Maths

bilalali2015

Hello😃

Can someone please tell me what the main difference is with a level maths and a level use of maths? Also how much are they similar?

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Reply 1

yt7777

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They are quite similar the difference is that Maths is more rigorous whereas Use of Maths is more applied with the focus on applying the mathematics learnt in A level to real world situations

The modules you will take will depend on your college, a typical Use of Maths structure is as follows:

Year 1: Algebra, Data Analysis(similar to S1), Decision(Similar to D1)
Year 2: Calculus, Mathematical Comprehension(Algebra + Calculus at a higher standard), Mathematical Applications(Coursework, 2 of Decision, Algebra or Calculus)

some colleges will also choose a module called 'Dynamics' which is similar to Mechanics(M1) in A level Maths

So overall they are pretty similar, however, Use of maths is fairly new and some universities do not regard it as a substitute for standard A levels Mathematics, personally neither do I, but it is still a really good qualification if you want to further your mathematical capabilities or you are doing a partially numerate degree subject like: Management Science, Psychology, Biology, Geography, Accounting/Finance, IT and (some) Computing/CS courses

Hope this helps :smile:

Reply 2

bilalali2015

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Original post by yt7777

They are quite similar the difference is that Maths is more rigorous whereas Use of Maths is more applied with the focus on applying the mathematics learnt in A level to real world situations

The modules you will take will depend on your college, a typical Use of Maths structure is as follows:

Year 1: Algebra, Data Analysis(similar to S1), Decision(Similar to D1)
Year 2: Calculus, Mathematical Comprehension(Algebra + Calculus at a higher standard), Mathematical Applications(Coursework, 2 of Decision, Algebra or Calculus)

some colleges will also choose a module called 'Dynamics' which is similar to Mechanics(M1) in A level Maths

So overall they are pretty similar, however, Use of maths is fairly new and some universities do not regard it as a substitute for standard A levels Mathematics, personally neither do I, but it is still a really good qualification if you want to further your mathematical capabilities or you are doing a partially numerate degree subject like: Management Science, Psychology, Biology, Geography, Accounting/Finance, IT and (some) Computing/CS courses

Hope this helps :smile:

Helped massively ! Thank you😃