Further Maths

Assessment

The Advanced GCE in Further Mathematics consists of distinct pure and applied topics: Pure (CP1 and CP2) – Proof, Complex numbers, Matrices, Algebra and functions, Calculus, Vectors, Polar coordinates, Hyperbolic functions & Differential equations. Statistics (FS1) – Probability distributions and functions, Statistical distributions, Hypothesis testing, Statistical testing. Mechanics (FM1) – Momentum and impulse, Work, energy and power, Elastic collisions in one and two dimensions. Assessment is in the form of externally assessed written examinations, which are taken at the end of the two year programme. Four written papers: each contributes 25% of the final grade. Each paper lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes. 75 marks on each paper.