Further Maths

Course summary

Further Mathematics, although an A Level in its own right, is an extension of the Mathematics qualification and covers a range of more theoretical concepts. A Level Further Mathematics qualification will have linear assessment and all examinations will be taken at the end of the course. Further Mathematics is assessed by four written papers, Core Pure 1, Core Pure 2, Decision Mathematics and Further Mechanics. Core Pure Mathematics covers topics including complex numbers, matrices, proof by induction, polar coordinates and hyperbolic functions. The Decision unit focuses on algorithms using graphs. This is considered an applied unit and covers material such as Dijkstra’s algorithm, Krushkal’s algorithm, Critical Path Analysis and the Route Inspection Problem. Further Mechanics is also an applied unit and covers areas such as momentum, impulse, work, energy, power and collisions.