Mathematics (Further)
Course summary
What will you study?: Pure Math's •Complex numbers •Matrices •Further functions (including hyperbolic functions) •Further calculus •Polar Co-ordinates What skills will you develop? The new A level ready to begin in 2017 will focus on three main areas of mathematical understanding: •Mathematical reasoning •Mathematical modelling •Mathematical Proof
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 3 gcse qualifications at grade 6.0 or above | — |
GCSE qualifications | 3 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
Mathematics | Grade 7 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
As published by the school
The minimum academic entrance requirement for the Sixth Form for September 2024 is 6 Grade 9-4 GCSEs with at least 3 subjects at Grade 6 including English and Mathematics at Grade 4 or higher. Most students will study three A Level subjects over two years, although Further Mathematics A Level is usually studied as a fourth subject. A Level Mathematics and GCSE Mathematics Grade 7 or higher https://www.orleanspark.school/sixth-form/entry-2024
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Assessment
There are four exams at the end of Year 13: •Two papers which focus on the pure mathematics •Two which focus on one of four options (Pure, Mechanics, Statistics, Decision) Each Paper is 1 hour and 30 minutes long. Each paper is worth 25% of your final mark.
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