Mathematics (Further)

Course summary

During the A Level students would need to take 4 papers which consist of the following: Paper 1: Core Pure Mathematics 1 (Paper code: 9FM0/01) - Studied in year 1 Paper 2: Core Pure Mathematics 2 (Paper code: 9FM0/02) - Studied in year 2 Paper 3: Further Mathematics Option 1 (Paper codes: 9FM0/3A-3D) Take ONE of the following options: A: Further Pure Mathematics 1 (this would need to be studied after Core Mathematics 2) B: Further Statistics 1 C: Further Mechanics 1 D: Decision Mathematics 1 Paper 4: Further Mathematics Option 2 (Paper codes: 9FM0/4A-4G) Take ONE of the following options: A: Further Pure Mathematics 2 B: Further Statistics 2 C: Further Mechanics 2 D: Decision Mathematics 2 For the first two papers students would learn: Complex Numbers, Sums of Series, Roots of Polynomials, Volumes of Revolutions, Matrices, Proof by Induction, Linear transformations, 3D Vector theory, Advanced Methods in Calculus, Polar Coordinates, Hyperbolic functions, 1st & 2nd order differential equations. Papers 3 & 4 are optional modules and the courses chosen is dependent upon the mix of the class. In the past options chosen have been between the following: Further Mechanics, Further Statistics or Decision maths. You will be taught in classes that are normally less that 6 students which really allows the teacher to give the personal attention to each student. Homework will be given at least every week and sometimes more often. The size of the class lends itself to many group discussions, presentations and even some Mathematical practicals. It is a very collaborative environment. Further Mathematics is a highly respected A Level and is almost essential for any students looking to study Mathematics at university. It is also a very good course to take for students that are looking to study Physics, computer science or anything that has a Mathematics foundation.