Further Maths provides an excellent foundation for any Mathematics degree course. Many Maths related courses (e.g. Engineering, Physics, Economics, Computing) are asking for students to have studied Further Mathematics to AS Level
To study Further Maths, an A* grade at GCSE is vital; together with serious expectation of an A grade at A Level Maths. You must be committed, responsible and able to study independently. You must have good algebraic skills and be prepared to work to improve them
Further Mathematics
Course Aims
Further Mathematics offers opportunities to:
• Extend A Level work on mechanics, statistics and calculus techniques
• Engage with concepts of abstract algebra and learn how pure mathematics develops after A Level
• Work on 20th Century mathematical techniques – developing an algorithmic approach to problem solving
Further Maths provides an excellent foundation for any mathematics degree course. Many maths related courses (e.g. Engineering, Physics, Economics, Computing, etc) are asking for students to have studied Further Mathematics to AS Level.
To study Further Maths, an A* grade at GCSE is vital; together with serious expectation of an A grade at A Level Maths. You must be committed, responsible and able to study independently. You must have good algebraic skills and be prepared to work to improve them.
During Year 11 students will have the opportunity to discuss Further Maths and to decide, along with staff, whether Further Maths will be appropriate for them.
AS Level Unit / Module Contents
Further Pure 1 extends work on series and algebraic techniques. Matrices, complex numbers and proof by induction are introduced. Mechanics 2 builds on the one dimensional motion studied in earlier mechanics work, moving into two dimensions and motion in a circle. Energy and power are introduced. Discrete Maths 1 looks at algorithms, networks and graphs and linear programming.
Assessment: The AS will be assessed by three examinations. There is no coursework in AS Further Maths. All modules are examined at the end of Year 12
A2 Level / Module Contents
Pure Maths develops work on functions, graphs, vectors and complex numbers. Calculus is developed into differential equations and their applications. Groups and hyperbolic functions are introduced for the first time. Mechanics develops work into two dimensions and introduces simple harmonic motion. Statistics 2 looks at further probability distributions (normal and Poisson) and introduces hypothesis testing.
Assessment: The A2 will be assessed by three examinations. There is no coursework in A2 Further Maths. All modules are examined at the end of the A2 course
