SIBFORD SIXTH FORM


Mathematics (Further) ENTRY REQUIREMENT


GCSE Mathematics Grade 6 (7 or higher is strongly recommended) You must also be studying A Level Mathematics


Further Mathematics is a full A Level, which adds to the breadth of topics covered and enhances the experience and understanding of the vast subject that is Mathematics. It consists of various module options and takes students beyond the Mathematics A Level syllabus to begin studying topics that are typically seen during the first year in university science or engineering courses. The possible course of study is outlined below.


AS • 2 equally weighted exam papers.


Further Pure Mathematics Students begin to study more complex problems involving series, complex numbers, numerical methods, coordinate systems, matrix algebra and proof.


A Level • 4 equally weighted exam papers.


Further Pure Mathematics Students stretch their knowledge and understanding of first order differential equations, second order differential equations, further complex numbers, Maclaurin and Taylor series, further matrix algebra, vectors, hyperbolic functions, calculus and further coordinate systems.


Decision Mathematics


This is the study of algorithms and involves being able to follow, as well as create, processes that enable tasks to be done more efficiently or by a computer. It involves the study of algorithms on graphs, the route inspection problem, critical path analysis and linear programming.


A Level Exam Board: Edexcel


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