Mathematics (Further)

Course summary

In the first half term of year 12 the course is split into three strands Pure, Statistics and Mechanics. The Pure maths starts by reviewing and extending algebraic and graphical techniques from GCSE and moves on to dealing with series. Mechanics starts with calculus (differentiation and integration) and how we can use these techniques to solve problems with variable acceleration. Statistics starts with samples and populations then discrete probability distributions. Further Maths and Maths A’Level are taught together so that by the end of year 12 all the content for A level maths is taught along with some of the further maths content. This allows students to concentrate in year 13 with the rest of the Further Maths Pure content. Most students would usually focus on Mechanics as their major applied option in y13, however, there is some flexibility, and it is possible to focus on Statistics or to combine Statistics, Mechanics and Modelling with Algorithms. Those considering the more mathematical subjects at university, mathematics, physics, engineering, financial maths, economics, etc. should consider Further Maths A-Level.