Mathematics with Further Maths

Why Should You Take This Course?

Students who take Further Mathematics demonstrate a strong commitment to their studies, as well as learning Mathematics that eases the transition to any Mathematics-related degree. For someone who enjoys Mathematics, it provides a challenge and a chance to explore new and more sophisticated mathematical concepts. Please note, Maths with Further Maths counts as two A Level options.

Course content

• Algebra and functions
• Co-ordinate geometry
• Sequences and series
• Differentiation
• Integration
• Trigonometry
• Exponentials and logarithms
• Numerical methods and Vectors
• Complex numbers
• Numerical solution of equations
• Coordinate systems
• Matrix algebra
• Proof
• Inequalities
• Differential equations
• Vectors
• Hyperbolic functions

During the two years, the following applications are studied:

• Statistics, which includes Statistical models, data representation and summary, probability, correlation and regression, discrete and continuous random variables.
• Mechanics, which includes mechanical models, vectors, kinematics, particle dynamics, statics of particles and rigid bodies.

How will I be assessed?
At the end of the first year you will sit exams that make up an A Level in Maths. In the second year you will take an A Level in Further Maths.

Are there any special expenses?
Students are advised to provide a graphical calculator and have access to a computer. You are required to have a Casio FX991EX calculator.

What could I do next?
This qualification is desirable for many careers and a number of Higher Education courses, including Engineering, Maths and Physics.

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