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AS Mathematics7356

2.0 Specification at a glance

This qualification is linear. Linear means that students will sit all their exams at the end of the course.

This AS qualification builds on the skills, knowledge and understanding set out in the whole GCSE (9–1) subject content for mathematics.

2.1 Subject content

2.2 Assessments

Paper 1

What's assessed

Content from the following sections:
  • A: Proof
  • B: Algebra and functions
  • C: Coordinate geometry
  • D: Sequences and series
  • E: Trigonometry
  • F: Exponentials and logarithms
  • G: Differentiation
  • H: Integration
  • J: Vectors
  • P: Quantities and units in mechanics
  • Q: Kinematics
  • R: Forces and Newton’s laws

How it's assessed

  • Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • 80 marks
  • 50% of AS

Questions

A mix of question styles, from short, single-mark questions to multi-step problems.

Paper 2

What's assessed

Content from the following sections:
  • A: Proof
  • B: Algebra and functions
  • C: Coordinate geometry
  • D: Sequences and series
  • E: Trigonometry
  • F: Exponentials and logarithms
  • G: Differentiation
  • H: Integration
  • K: Statistical sampling
  • L: Data presentation and interpretation
  • M: Probability
  • N: Statistical distributions
  • O: Statistical hypothesis testing

How it's assessed

  • Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • 80 marks
  • 50% of AS

Questions

A mix of question styles, from short, single-mark questions to multi-step problems.