Course information
Mathematics
Guru Nanak Sikh Academy - Hillingdon
02085736085
Springfield Road, Hayes, UB4 0LT
Course summary

GCE Mathematics/ Further Mathematics enables students to study a broader range of concepts to a greater depth. They will develop and extend their range of skills and techniques, using them in more complex, structured problems. Mathematics is one of the most highly sought-after A Levels, and possibly the best 'facilitating' subject. It would be useful for anyone who wants to go into any of the following fields: mathematics, science, engineering, computer science, economics, business, accounting, management, medicine, dentistry, technology. Further Mathematics is essential or highly recommended for anyone wanting to study Mathematics, Physics or Engineering at a top university. The level of mathematical demand in these subjects is so high that anyone who has not done Further Mathematics would be at a significant disadvantage from the very start of their course. Further Mathematics may also be useful to Computer Science and Economics students. The new A-Level Mathematics involves a combination of Pure Maths, Statistics and Mechanics. Students will cover topics such as transformation of graphs, differentiation, integration, sequences & series, statistics, equations of motion, statistical modelling, probability and regression. In Further Mathematics, Core Pure Mathematics 1 and 2 are compulsory modules that cover pure Mathematics content that doesn't fit into the Pure section of the A Level Mathematics, but is nevertheless fundamental to modern Mathematics, Physics and Engineering. For example, you will learn about Complex Numbers and Matrices. On the other hand, certain aspects of the Pure Mathematics curriculum are further extended, such as Vectors and especially Calculus (integration and differentiation). The course also requires two optional units to be chosen. At GNSA, we teach four options modules, Decision, Further Mechanics, Further Statistics, and Further Pure 1. Students will select which two of the option areas of Further Mathematics that they will be studying over the two years.

Entry requirements

Grade 7* in Maths (Students with a grade 7 must also pass the GNSA Mathematics entry test).

How you'll be assessed

• Year 12: Pure, Mechanics and Statistics • Year 13: Pure, Mechanics and Statistics The course is divided into three parts. The largest is Pure Mathematics, which covers two of the three papers you will be examined on at the end of Year 13. In this part of the course, you will extend some familiar topics such as Trigonometry and Functions, while learning completely new ones such as Calculus. The other two parts are Statistics and Mechanics, which cover the content for the third paper. The specification is Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Mathematics (9MA0). All external exams will be sat at the end of Year 13. Calculators are allowed in all exams and a formula sheet will be provided. Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 100 marks Duration: 2 hours Paper 2 Pure Mathematics 100 marks Duration: 2 hours Paper 3 Statistics and Mechanics 100 marks Duration: 2 hours

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityHillingdon
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressSpringfield Road, Hayes, UB4 0LT