Mathematics (Further)

Assessment

Assessment In Y12, students will complete A Level Mathematics (OCR MEI B) – The assessment overview of this can be found on the mathematics subject page. In Y13, students will be studying the Further Mathematics aspect of the course, this consists of 4 Papers. Pure Core 1 & 2 (Y541 & Y542) learners will extend and deepen their knowledge of proof, algebra, functions, calculus, vectors and differential equations studied in A Level Mathematics. They will also broaden their knowledge into other areas of pure mathematics that underpin the further study of mathematics and other numerate subjects with complex numbers, matrices, polar coordinates and hyperbolic functions. Mechanics (Y543) learners extend their knowledge of particles, kinematics and forces from A Level Mathematics, using their extended pure mathematical knowledge to explore more complex physical systems. The area covers dimensional analysis, work, energy, power, impulse, momentum, centres of mass, circular motion and variable force. Statistics (Y542) learners will explore the theory which underlies the statistics content in A Level Mathematics, as well as extending their tool box of statistical concepts and techniques. This area covers probability involving combinatorics, probability distributions for discrete and continuous random variables, hypothesis tests and confidence intervals for a population mean, χ-squared tests, nonparametric tests, correlation and regression. Examinations: Externally assessed 90 minutes 75 marks Each paper contributes to 25% of the total qualification