AS/A Level GCE (current)Mathematics - 3890-3892 7890-7892

Notice

Printed answer books

In June 2010 candidates will write their answers to Core 1 (4721), Core 2 (4722), Mechanics 1 (4728), Statistics 1 (4732) and Decision 1 (4736) in a Printed Answer Book which is specific to the unit. The reason for this is that the papers are to be marked on-screen. On-screen marking will eventually lead to centres having access to data about candidates’ performance on each question, and being able to compare their results with national data. View the full Notice to CentresNew (PDF, 78 KB) for further information.

Popular documents

View all documents

View all documents associated with this qualification.

View all documents

Overview

This scheme is for first teaching in September 2004. It provides a complete route of progression through the various strands of mathematics. The following qualifications are available as part of this specification:

  • AS/Advanced GCE in Mathematics (3890/7890)
  • AS/Advanced GCE in Pure Mathematics (3891/7891)
  • AS/Advanced GCE in Further Mathematics (3892/7892)

Candidates who take one of the three suitable combinations of 3 AS units are eligible for certification in AS Mathematics. Candidates who take one of six suitable combinations of 6 units are eligible for certification in Advanced GCE Mathematics. For those candidates who wish to take 9 or 12 units additional qualifications of AS Further Mathematics or Advanced GCE Further Mathematics are available. Units are arranged in four different strands:

  • Pure Mathematics
  • Mechanics
  • Statistics
  • Decision Mathematics

The scheme is designed to meet the needs of a wide range of candidates and there are numerous combinations of the above units giving rise to a very flexible system indeed. It caters for candidates who may have quite limited aspirations and wish to take just 3 units in order to broaden the scope of their study or support other subjects. Equally, it is ideal for candidates who wish to focus on Mathematics and take 6 or 9 or 12 Mathematics units.

This specification will be accompanied by a revised edition of the Cambridge Advanced Mathematics textbooks, published by Cambridge University Press.

Key changes

Key changes from the previous GCE Mathematics specifications:

  • AS Mathematics to consist of two pure units (C1, C2) and one applied unit - all at AS Level.
  • Advanced GCE Mathematics to consist of four pure units (C1-C4) and two applied units.
  • Advanced GCE Mathematics to be either four AS and two A2 units or three AS and three A2 units.
  • AS Further Mathematics to be possible with three AS units (provided candidate has obtained AS mathematics previously/concurrently).
  • The core unit in Further Mathematics (FP1) is an AS unit suitable for assessment after one year of study.
  • Examination papers will last one and a half hours and carry 72 marks.
  • No coursework.
  • Re-sit rule disappears.
  • Reduction in the number of allowed specification titles.

Related information

View related information using the links on the right.