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 CONSISTS OF 4 MODULES Term 1 and 2

In Pure Mathematics topics the following topics will be covered. Polar coordinates, Hyperbolic functions, Methods in differential equations and Modelling with differential equations. Applied topics covered will include: Moments, Forces and Friction, Projectiles, Application of forces, Further Kinematics, Elastic strings and springs, Elastic collisions in 2D, Geometric and negative binomial distributions, Central limit theorem and Probability generating functions.

Term 3

Will focus on revision and exam technique on preparation for the summer examinations.

SKILLS DEVELOPED

● Apply mathematical skills to different situations ● Logical thinking ● Problem solving abilities ● Analyse information

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES BSAK Maths Website

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED

● Geometry set ● 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

The course consists of four externally examined papers all taken at the end of Year 13 Paper 1: Further Mathematics 1 - Written examination: 1 hour and 30 minutes 25% of the qualification 75 marks Paper 2: Further Mathematics 2 - Written examination: 1 hour and 30 minutes 25% of the qualification 75 marks Paper 3: Further Mechanics 1 - Written examination: 1 hour and 30 minutes 25% of the qualification 75 marks Paper 4: Further Statistics 1 - Written examination: 1 hour and 30 minutes 25% of the qualification 75 marks