Course Summary
Further Mathematics is an A Level qualification which both broadens and deepens the mathematics covered in A Level Mathematics. Further Mathematics is taken alongside A Level Mathematics. As well as new learning new areas of Pure Mathematics you will study further applications of mathematics in Mechanics, Statistics and Decision Mathematics.
Throughout the course, students will study Further Core Mathematical Principles along with 2 optional applied units of; Discrete Mathematics, Statistics or Mechanics. This is very much a student-centred course where the students set the pace of the course and work together during lesson time. Students are expected to work independently and be motivated to study at home. There will be opportunities for discussion with staff and other students as well as times when skills will be learnt and practiced.
Course Details
Paper 1 and Paper 2 may assess content from the following sections:
- A: Proof
- B: Complex numbers
- C: Matrices
- D: Further Algebra and Functions
- E: Further Calculus
- F: Further Vectors
- G: Polar coordinates
- H: Hyperbolic functions
- I: Differential equations
- J: Trigonometry
- K: Numerical Methods
Paper 3 and Paper 4: What's assessed?
Choice of 2 optional papers from Discrete, Mechanics and Statistics
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Paper 1: Pure Content Mathematical Principles – Written Paper: 1 hour 30 minutes (25%)
Paper 2: Pure Content Mathematical Principles – Written Paper: 1 hour 30 minutes (25%)
Paper 3: Choice of optional papers from Discrete, Mechanics and Statistics - Written Paper: 1 hour 30 minutes (25%)
Paper 4: Choice of optional papers from Discrete, Mechanics and Statistics - Written Paper: 1 hour 30 minutes (25%)
Entry requirements
To study Further Maths at A Level, students must achieve a Grade 7 or above in GCSE Mathematics.*
*Students may be required to sit a strict entrance exam to ensure suitability for the course.
Equipment required
A Casio FX-991CW Scientific Calculator will be required as a minimum. The CASIO FX-CG100 Graphic Calculator is more expensive but recommended as the option to support our students through their A Level.
Your next steps...
If you follow the A Level course in Further Mathematics you will be well qualified to begin a degree course in Mathematics, Physics or any other subject which has a mathematical base. Previous students who have gone on to University to study Economics, Chemistry and Law. Taking Further Mathematics has been shown to improve your A Level grade by up to 2 grades.
Linked careers include:
Actuarial Science, Aeronautical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences (including Medical Science), Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Dentistry, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Law, Materials Science (including Biomedical Materials Science), Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Optometry, Opthalmic Optics, Physics, Veterinary Science.
Additional information
https://sixthform.northstowesc.org/further-mathematics/
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