Mathematics (Further)
Course summary
Core Pure Mathematics enables pupils to extend their range of mathematical skills and techniques to analyse and solve challenging problems and apply reason and logic. Further Mechanics is the application of mechanical concepts and techniques in the physical world through new ideas. Further Pure Mathematics extends pupils' knowledge of core topics with differential equations and conic sections.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 6 gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
Mathematics | Grade 9 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 6 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 6 in English Literature | — |
As published by the school
To study 3 subjects: 6 GCSE passes at grades 9 - 5 including grade 6 in English and Maths. Maths GCSE grade 9.
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Assessment
Components: − Paper 1: (Core Pure Mathematics 1 – 25%): proof, complex numbers, matrices, further algebra and functions, further calculus, further vectors. − Paper 2: (Core Pure Mathematics 2 – 25%): complex numbers, further algebra, and functions, further calculus, polar coordinates, hyperbolic functions and differential equations. − Paper 3: (Further Pure 1 – 25%): vectors, conic sections, inequalities, t-formulae, Taylor series, methods in calculus, numerical methods, reducible differential equations. − Paper 4: (Further Mechanics 1 – 25%): mechanical impulse, work, energy and power, elastic strings and springs, elastic collisions in 1 dimension and 2 dimension.
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