Course information
Mathematics (Further)
The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre - Kingston upon Thames
02083394500
Surbiton Hill Road, Surbiton, KT6 4TU
Course summary

In Further Mathematics you will learn predominately via a whole class interactive teaching style similar to that experienced at GCSE. There will be an increased opportunity to share in discussion and present solutions. You will be taught by two teachers, with one concentrating on the Pure content and the other on the Mechanics and Further Pure. The homework will be set regularly and frequently requiring a quick turn round to support the students learning. There will be regular end of topic tests throughout the year Year 12 and 13 topics > Core Pure comprises Complex numbers, Argand Diagrams, Series, Roots of polynomials, Volumes of revolution, Matrices, Linear Transformations, Proof by Induction, Vectors, Momentum and impulse, Work, Energy and Power, Elastic Collisions in onedimension. > Further Pure comprises Further Trigonometry, Further calculus, Further differential equations, Coordinate systems, Further vectors, Further numerical methods and Inequalities. > Further Mechanics comprises Momentum and impulse, Work, energy and power, Elastic strings and springs and elastic energy, Elastic collisions in one dimension, and Elastic collisions in two dimensions.

Entry requirements

> At least a grade 8 in GCSE Maths > Hollyfield Sixth Form entry requirements minimum of five good passes at grades 4-9 at GCSE.

How you'll be assessed

> Informal assessment will be through weekly homework based on work taught in class plus regular chapter assessments, mock PPEs and end of year 12 exams. > Final assessment will be 4 x 1hr 30 mins exams. There will also be plenty of exam practice with past exam questions closer to the exams in May and June.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityKingston upon Thames
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressSurbiton Hill Road, Surbiton, KT6 4TU