Mathematics (Further)
Chipping Norton School - Oxfordshire
01608544998
Burford Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5DY
Course summary

A level Further Mathematics studies additional elements from Pure Mathematics, Decision Mathematics and Mechanics that are not covered by the Mathematics A level and is taught as a separate but parallel A level course. Core Pure Content – Proof, Complex numbers, Matrices, Further algebra and functions, Further calculus, Further vectors, Polar coordinates, Hyperbolic functions, Differential equations. Mechanics content – Momentum & Impulse, Work, Energy & Power, Elastic Springs & Strings, Elastic collisions in 1D & 2D. Decision content – Algorithms & Graph Theory, Algorithms on Graphs (eg Dijkstra’s, Prim’s, Kruskal’s, Floyd’s, Chinese Postman problem), Critical Path Analysis, Linear Programming.

Entry requirements

GCSE Mathematics at Grade 7. You should also be studying the Mathematics A level in parallel to this course.

How you'll be assessed

The course is assessed with four written examination papers Paper 1: Core Pure Mathematics 1 Paper 2: Core Pure Mathematics 2 Paper 3: Further Mechanics 1 (option C). Paper 4: Decision Mathematics 1 (option D). Each paper is 1 hour and 30 minutes’ written examination and represents 25% of the qualification.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBurford Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5DY