Mathematics (Further)
Gordon's School - Surrey
01276858084
Bagshot Road, West End, Woking, GU24 9PT
Course summary

Pure Mathematics and Applied Mathematics: Students will study the compulsory elements of Core Pure Mathematics (proof, complex numbers, matrices, further algebra and functions, further calculus, further vectors, polar coordinates, hyperbolic functions and differential equations). In addition to this, students will study two additional elements on Further Mechanics (momentum and impulse, collisions in one and two dimensions, work, energy and power, elastic strings and springs and elastic energy) and Decision Mathematics (algorithms, graph theory, algorithms on graphs, critical path analysis and linear programming). All students completing the A Level in Further Mathematics must sit four exams at the end of Year 13.

Entry requirements

• A minimum of five GCSE grades 9 to 5, with at least grade 5 in English and Mathematics. • GCSE grade 8 in Mathematics & must study A Level Mathematics over two years.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Core Pure Mathematics 1 25% Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes, 75 marks Paper 2: Core Pure Mathematics 2 25% Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes, 75 marks Paper 3: Further Mechanics 1 25% Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes, 75 marks Paper 4: Decision Mathematics 1 25% Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes, 75 marks

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthoritySurrey
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBagshot Road, West End, Woking, GU24 9PT