St. Edward's A Level Course Guide

F U R T H E R M AT H E M AT I C S For the most able mathematicians, Further Mathematics is an exciting and challenging addition to A Level Maths. It can only be taken in addition to A Level Maths and consists of an additional four examinations. If you take Further Mathematics A Level you will be taught the entire single Mathematics A Level in the Lower Sixth and move on to the Further Mathematics content in the Upper Sixth. The Further Maths components introduce pupils to such topics as complex numbers, proof, matrix algebra, and differential equations. This course is particularly suitable for those wishing to study Computer Science, Physics, Engineering or Mathematics at university. We require those wishing to take Further Mathematics to have a level 9 at iGCSE, and in most cases to have obtained a good grade at Additional Maths or equivalent in Fifth Form. In addition to the single A Level examinations, candidates for Further Mathematics will sit the following papers: Further Mathematics Edexcel

F U R T H E R M AT H E M AT I C S

COMPONENT

ASSESSMENT

CONTENT

Core Mathematics

Two 1½ hr examinations

• Proof • Complex Numbers • Hyperbolic Functions • Differential Equations • Matrices

Option Paper 1

One 1½ hr examination Take one of the following four options: • A: Further Pure Mathematics 1

• B: Further Statistics 1 • C: Further Mechanics 1 • D: Decision Mathematics 1

Option Paper 2

One 1½ hr examination Take one of the following seven options: • A: Further Pure Mathematics 2

• B: Further Statistics 1 • C: Further Mechanics 1 • D: Decision Mathematics 1 • E: Further Statistics 2 • F: Further Mechanics 2 • G: Decision Mathematics 2

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