Useful Information
At A Level students will study further mathematics which
develops the ideas met at GCSE, such as Algebra, Graphs, and Trigonometry and
two applied units: Mechanics and Statistics. Studying Mathematics gives students
techniques for understanding and solving problems and it encourages the
development of a logical and enquiring mind.
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Course Overview
Students study Pure Mathematics, Statistics and Mecahnics.
Pure Mathematics develops the ideas met at GCSE, such as Algebra, Graphs, and
Trigonometry. Mechanics discusses forces that act on bodies and any resultant
motions with the help of modelling. Statistics is the study of data.
Students must be competent in manipulating algebraic
equations and should enjoy interpreting graphs.
The course is assessed by three 2 hour papers at the end of
year 2. All papers are calculator.
The exam board for this A Level is
Edexcel.
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Course Highlights
This Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in
Further Mathematics builds on the skills, knowledge and understanding set out in
the whole G CSE subject content for mathematics an d the subject content for the
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced GCE Mathematics
qualifications. Assessments will be designed to reward students for
demonstrating the ability to provide responses that draw together different
areas of their knowledge, skills and understanding from across the full course
of study for the AS level Further Mathematics qualification and also from across
the A level Mathematics qualification. Problem solving, proof and mathematical
modelling will be assessed in Further Mathematics in the context of the wider
knowledge which students taking AS Further Mathematics will have
studied.
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Career Opportunities & Further Study
Students can progress to HE qualifications with high level of demand
of mathematics.
Typical students pursue careers in Mathematics, Computing,
engineering finance etc.
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Assessment
Paper
1 Core Pure Mathematics: Written examination: 1 hour and 40 minutes50% of the
qualification80 marks
Paper
2 Further Mathematics options: Written examination: 1 hour and 40 minutes50% of
the qualification 80 marks
We
follow Option 2E: Further Statistics 1 and Further Mechanics
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Entry Requirements
Students
wishing to include A Levels in their programme need to have (or expect to
achieve) at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English at
grade 5 and mathematics at grade 7.
Students
will need a satisfactory school
reference.
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