Mathematics (Further)
Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School - Kent
01843591075
Chatham Street, Ramsgate, CT11 7PS
Course summary

The Accelerated Mathematics route is the full A-Level Mathematics course taken in Year 12 which, if completed successfully (grade B or above), leads to the studying of GCE Further Mathematics in Year 13. The new A2 Mathematics course is completed in 1 year with the students studying 2 Pure Maths elements and 1 Mechanics and Statistics element. In Year 13 students study the Further Maths specification of two Further Pure elements and two Further Maths options of mechanics, statistics or decision maths.

Entry requirements

To study 3 or 4 Advanced Level subjects we require at least 5 grade 6 passes at GCSE. The Accelerated Mathematics course is suitable for the most able students that achieve grade 8 or 9 at GCSE and are able to work at pace and independently

How you'll be assessed

The method of assessment of Further Mathematics is via four examinations. Each paper is 1½ hours in duration and accounts for 25% of the A-level. Paper 1 – Further Pure Proof, Complex numbers, Matrices, Further algebra and functions, calculus, vectors. Paper 2– Further Pure Complex numbers, Further calculus, Polar coordinates, Hyperbolic functions, Differential equations. Paper 3–Further Statistics Hypothesis testing, Chi-squared tests. Paper 4-Further Mechanics Elastic strings and springs Linear programming, critical path analysis.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressChatham Street, Ramsgate, CT11 7PS