Further Mathematics

Further Mathematics is designed for students who have a real enthusiasm for Mathematics, many of whom will go on to degrees in Mathematics, engineering and the physical sciences. As its name suggests it studies those areas of Mathematics met in A Level and takes them to a higher level.

Students will examine two new concepts in Pure Mathematics, Complex Numbers and Matrices as well as extending techniques in Algebra and Sequences. Further Mathematics is an additional Level qualification to the standard Mathematics A Level.

COURSE CONTENT

The plan for students taking Further Mathematics is to cover all the Pure topics from A Level Mathematics in term 1 and 2. This will mean any remaining time in term 3 and the entirety of Year 13 can be spent focussing on the more challenging Further Mathematics A Level.

Here are the topics covered in term 1 and 2, these are in addition to what is covered in A Level Mathematics. Algebraic methods, Functions and graphs, Sequences and series, Binomial expansion, Radians, Trigonometric functions, trigonometry and modelling, Parametric equations, Differentiation, Numerical methods, Integration and Vectors.

Further Mathematics topics covered in term 3 will be Complex numbers, Argand diagrams, Series, Roots of polynomials and Volumes of revolution.

Throughout the year students will also cover a number of Applied Mathematics topics in Mechanics and Statistics.

SKILLS DEVELOPED

Apply mathematical skills to different situations, logical thinking, problem solving abilities and analysing and interpreting information.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES BSAK Maths Website

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED

● Scientific calculator - we recommends the Casio FX-991 EX calculator ● Having a device such as a tablet or laptop will be useful for accessing the course materials during lessons.

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ASSESSMENTS

A level Further Mathematics consists of 4 externally assessed exams at the end of Year 13.

GEOGRAPHY