Edexcel A Level

Why study Further Mathematics?

If you would like a real mathematical challenge and, in the process, want to explore and understand the underlying concepts of much of everyday life then Further Mathematics could be a great opportunity to study at a much higher level than you have previously experienced.

In Further Mathematics, the rate and difficulty of the work means everyone can expect to be challenged. Consequently, only those with a confident grasp of mathematics and the highest grades could be expected to be successful. We recommend that you are predicted a Grade 9 at GCSE. You also need to study the Mathematics A level.

What will I study?

We deliver Edexcel Further Mathematics option H.

The course is divided into three areas which include studying the topics listed:

Core Pure Mathematics: Proof, Complex numbers, Matrices, Further algebra and functions, Further calculus and Further Vectors, Polar coordinates, Hyperbolic functions and Differential equations.

Further Pure Mathematics 2; Complex numbers, Matrices, Further algebra and functions, Further calculus, Polar coordinates, Hyperbolic functions and Differential equations.

Further Mechanics 1: Momentum and impulse, Work energy and power and Elastic collisions in one dimension.

Decision Mathematics 1: Algorithms and graph theory, Algorithms on graphs, Critical Path Analysis and Linear Programming.

How will I study?

During the A level course you will encounter many new concepts and skills. These are explored and explained in lessons through a variety of activities; these activities include both group work and independent study. Questions and assessments are frequently set to consolidate learning, allowing new skills to be practised and applied. Work will be marked with an action to complete to help develop the students understanding of a topic. Facing up to problems as they arise and solving them will ensure the student makes good progress.

How will my work be assessed?

Four exams, each 1 hour and 30 minutes, all equal weighting:

Paper 1 Core Pure Mathematics 1

Paper 2 Core Pure Mathematics 2

Paper 3 Further Mechanics 1

Paper 4 Decision 1

What are the entry requirements?

Maths GCSE Grade 8 or above and also studying Maths A Level