Further Mathematics
Southend High School for Girls
Course summary
What will you study in Year 12? The Further Maths group have a bespoke programme to allow acceleration of the topics in the Mathematics A level. This will make the Further Mathematics course accessible more quickly. Further Mathematics lessons facilitate the completion of the content of the Mathematics A level before the end of Year 12 so you have all the skills required for the Further Mathematics content in Year 13. What will you study in Year 13? In Pure Mathematics (CP1 and CP2), you will learn about mathematical proof, matrices, complex numbers, vectors and first order differential equations. CP2 includes Complex numbers, Further algebra and functions, Further calculus, Polar coordinates, Hyperbolic Functions and Differential equations. These are compulsory modules. There are a number of optional courses in addition to the CP1 and CP2. Two of FP1 (more Pure Mathematics), Statistics (FS1), Mechanics (FM1) or Decision Maths (FD1).
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | average grade 5.75 across your top 8 gcse qualifications | — |
Mathematics | Grade 7 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
Grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics
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Assessment
There will be an initial baseline test on entry to Year 12 and regular topic and assessment tests throughout the year. In June of Year 12, there will be a PPE, consisting of three papers to simulate the A level examinations in Year 13. The content will cover the whole of the A level course. There will be four examinations of equal weighting: CP1, CP2 and the two optional modules. All of these will be examined at the end of Year 13
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