Mathematics (Further)
Benton Park School - Leeds
01132502330
Harrogate Road, Rawdon, Leeds, LS19 6LX
Course summary

A-level Further Mathematics is designed to broaden and deepen the mathematical knowledge and skills developed when studying A-level Mathematics. It may be studied alongside or after taking A-level Mathematics and provides a stimulating experience for those who enjoy the subject. The content in level Further maths can be very challenging and new to students but makes for an exciting and engaging course that fully supports students when beginning their degrees. Core Pure 1: Complex Numbers and Argand Diagrams Series Roots of Polynomials Volumes of Revolution Matrices Linear Transformations Proof by Induction Vectors Core Pure 2: Complex Numbers Series Calculus Volumes of Revolution Polar Coordinates Hyperbolic Functions Differential Equations Further Statistics 1: Discrete Random Variables Probability Distributions (Poisson, Geometric, Negative Binomial, Chi-Squared) Hypothesis Testing Central Limit Theorem Probability Generating Functions Quality of Tests Further Mechanics 1 Momentum and Impulse Work, Energy, and Power Elastic Springs and Strings Elastic Collisions in one and two dimensions. PROGRESSION PATHWAYS Studying further maths will enable students to progress on to a variety of higher education programs, apprenticeships or full-time employment. The university or employment areas include but are not limited to maths, statistics, engineering, physics, economics, insurance, accountancy, and computer Science/Computer Games Design.

Entry requirements

Four GCSE passes at Grade 4 or above. Mathematics grade 8

How you'll be assessed

Four exams lasting 1.5 hours each out of 75 each. There will be one exam corresponding to each of the four modules above. Each module is equally weighted.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityLeeds
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressHarrogate Road, Rawdon, Leeds, LS19 6LX