A Level Mathematics & Further Mathematics
Course summary
Why should I study it? If you are planning to study Maths or a Science related subject at university or if you would like continue to develop your mathematical skills beyond GCSE and A Level. In recent years, higher education institutions and employers have consistently flagged the need for students to develop a range of transferable skills to enable them to respond with confidence to the demands of undergraduate study and the world of work. A qualification in Maths and/or Further Maths will enable you to develop these cognitive, inter and intrapersonal skills. A-levels in Maths and Further Maths will open doors to a whole range of university courses and careers.These include careers in science, medicine, engineering, design, architecture, law, finance, accountancy and civil service.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE / i GCSE / BTEC / Cambridge National qualifications | 5 gcse / i gcse / btec / cambridge national qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
Mathematics | Grade 7 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
Grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics
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Assessment
Core Pure Mathematics 1 Chapter 1 – Complex Numbers Chapter 2 – Argand Diagram Chapter 3 – Series Chapter 4 – Roots of polynomials Chapter 5 – Volumes of revolution Chapter 6 – Matrices Chapter 7 –Linear Transformations Chapter 8 – Proof by induction Chapter 9 – Vectors 1 written paper – 1 hour 30 minutes Core Pure Mathematics 2 Chapter 1 –Complex numbers Chapter 2 –Series Chapter 3 –Methods in calculus Chapter 4 – Volumes of revolutions Chapter 5 –Polar coordinator Chapter 6 – Hyperbolic functions Chapter 7 – Methods in differential equations. Chapter 8 – Modelling with differential equations. 1 written paper –1 hour 30 minutes Further Mechanics 1 Chapter 1 – Momentum and impulse Chapter 2 – Work, energy and power Chapter 3 – Elastic strings and springs Chapter 4 –Elastic collisions in one dimension Chapter 5 –Elastic collisions in two dimensions. 1 written paper – 1 hour 30 minutes Decision Mathematics 1 Chapter 1 – Algorithms Chapter 2 – Graphs and networks Chapter 3 –Algorithms on graphs Chapter 4 –Route Inspection Chapter 5 – The travelling salesman problem (Year 13) Chapter 6 –Linear programming Chapter 7 –The simplex algorithm (Year 13) Chapter 8 – Critical path analysis 1 written paper –1 hour 30 minutes
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