Further Maths

Edexcel

Year 12

Year 13

Core Pure Maths 1: Complex numbers, matrices, roots of polynomials.  Pure maths with plenty of algebra. Useful for Engineering and Maths degrees.

And a choice of two of the following four units:

Further Pure: Vectors, Conic sections, Inequalities, Numerical methods, differential equations

Further Mechanics:  Kinematics, forces, momentum

Complements the Mechanics studied at the start of the Physics course.

Further Statistics:  Distributions

A step on from Statistics 1, this module looks at how naturally occurring phenomena can be modelled.

Decision

Assessment

Two exams of 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Core Pure Maths 2: Rational functions, polar graphs, numerical methods.  Pure Maths mainly looking at the algebra around graphs and trigonometry

And a choice of two of the following four units:

Further Pure: Vectors, Conic sections, Inequalities, Numerical methods, differential equations

Further Mechanics:  Centre of mass, energy, work and power, projectiles. Again, complementing the A level Physics course, this module looks at more complex motion, a good preparation for Mechanical Engineering.

Further Statistics:  Distributions

A step on from Statistics 1, this module looks at how naturally occurring phenomena can be modelled.

 Decision

Assessment

Four exams of 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Teaching of Further Maths:

Further Maths is available to students whose average GCSE grade is 8 or above and only as a fourth A Level. Students will sit the AS examination in Year 12 and, if they wish to complete the full A Level, Year 13 will be taught online with  live tutorials conducted in school and led by the Advanced Maths Support Programme https://amsp.org.uk/ . Students will be expected to work independently in preparation for their tutorials and their progress will be monitored by the online tutor and their Maths teachers.  

Links Well With:

Further Maths links particularly well with Physics, Chemistry and Product Design.

Progression Routes:

Engineering, Mathematics at university

Entry Requirements:

GCSE Grade 8 Maths. It is essential that students are able to work independently and prepare for their online tutorials in advance as well as submitting homework to deadline using https://integralmaths.org/