Coordinate Geometry, Graphs and Circles

AQA 'A' Level Year 1

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Why should you study this course?

Advanced Understanding: A Level 3 course goes beyond basic concepts and covers more advanced topics in coordinate geometry, such as conic sections, parametric equations, and transformations. You'll gain a deeper understanding of the relationships between geometric shapes and their equations.

Preparation for Further Studies: Coordinate geometry is a foundational topic in mathematics and is essential for various fields such as calculus, physics, engineering, computer science, and data analysis. A Level 3 course prepares you for more advanced coursework in these areas.

Applications in Science and Engineering: Coordinate geometry is widely used in science and engineering to model and analyse physical phenomena. It is used to describe the motion of objects, the geometry of structures, and the behaviour of systems in fields such as mechanics, optics, and electromagnetism.

Applications in Computer Graphics and Robotics: Coordinate geometry forms the basis of computer graphics algorithms used in video games, animation, and computer-aided design (CAD). It is also essential in robotics for motion planning and control.

Problem-Solving Skills: Studying coordinate geometry at a Level 3 involves solving complex problems involving equations of lines, curves, and surfaces. This enhances your problem-solving skills and logical reasoning abilities.

Visual Representation of Data: Graphs and plots are essential tools for visualizing and interpreting data in various fields such as economics, biology, and social sciences. Understanding coordinate geometry allows you to create and interpret graphs effectively.

Applications in Finance and Economics: Coordinate geometry is used in financial mathematics to model and analyse financial data, such as stock prices, interest rates, and currency exchange rates. It is also employed in economic modelling to study supply and demand relationships and optimize decision-making.

Career Opportunities: Proficiency in coordinate geometry opens up career opportunities in fields such as engineering, computer science, data analysis, finance, architecture, and urban planning. Many employers value candidates who possess strong mathematical skills, including knowledge of coordinate geometry.
Intellectual Development: Studying coordinate geometry at an advanced level fosters critical thinking, abstract reasoning, and mathematical fluency. These intellectual skills are transferable and applicable to a wide range of academic and professional endeavours.

In summary, studying a Level 3 course on Coordinate Geometry, Graphs, and Circles provides you with valuable knowledge and skills that are applicable across multiple academic disciplines and professional fields. It prepares you for further studies, enhances your problem-solving abilities, and opens up diverse career opportunities.
Video Content 

3 hours and 22 mins

Interactive Exercises 

65

Worked examples

21

Further Problems

22

Final Exam

20 Questions

Price

£9.95

Meet the instructor

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Gilda Clark

Unicourse Maths Lecturer
Gilda has a BSc(Hons) in Mechanical Engineering and a degree in Mathematics, followed by two postgraduate qualifications (PGCE) in Mathematics Education in Secondary and in Further Education, followed by an additional postgraduate certificate in teaching advanced mathematics from MEI exam board, Further Mathematics Network and Warwick University.
She has completed her initial studies abroad and prior to working at Unicourse, Gilda has gained a vast experience in teaching and lecturing mathematics, at all levels, engineering mathematics, some engineering units including mechanics, engineering science and structural mechanics in civil engineering to A-level mathematics and engineering students at BTEC level 3, HNC, HND, as well as the general mainstream education in schools and colleges for almost 20 years. She has experience in delivering one-to-one mathematics tuition as part of the NTP( National Tuition Programme).
At Unicourse, she is responsible for creating and developing A-level mathematics resources for maths.unicourse.org, from writing interactive exercises, module outlines to producing videos based on her own materials.