The content of Further Maths extends the underpinning mathematical concepts, including imaginary numbers (you can square root a negative!), function terminology and manipulation, proving identities and theorems using logical approaches, simultaneous equations in 3D, matrix manipulation, graph transformations, polar coordinates and differential equations. These create ways to model the world around us and to analyse situations that arise. The group will then choose two from the three areas of application of Maths: Mechanics – building on the A-level specification, considering springs, circular motion, bouncing balls in collision, centres of mass. Statistics – probability distributions for discrete and continuous measures, and their use beyond mathematics. Discrete (or Decision) – networks and network flows, algorithms (the underpinning methods of computing), linear programming, critical path analysis, game theory, binary operations and group theory.
Students considering Further Maths must also be doing Maths A-Level. Students need to have achieved at least a grade 8 at GCSE and should really enjoy maths.
All the content will be taught in lessons, with example question and modelled solutions with expected layout and method outlined. There will be some practice questions during lessons, but the majority of consolidation time will be outside lessons, with arising issues addressed during subsequent lessons. Topic assessments will give a ‘running total’ on how you are doing, but all exams are at the end of the year. There is no coursework.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | North Street, Midhurst, GU29 9DT |
The content of Further Maths extends the underpinning mathematical concepts, including imaginary numbers (you can square root a negative!), function terminology and manipulation, proving identities and theorems using logical approaches, simultaneous equations in 3D, matrix manipulation, graph transformations, polar coordinates and differential equations. These create ways to model the world around us and to analyse situations that arise. The group will then choose two from the three areas of application of Maths: Mechanics – building on the A-level specification, considering springs, circular motion, bouncing balls in collision, centres of mass. Statistics – probability distributions for discrete and continuous measures, and their use beyond mathematics. Discrete (or Decision) – networks and network flows, algorithms (the underpinning methods of computing), linear programming, critical path analysis, game theory, binary operations and group theory.
Students considering Further Maths must also be doing Maths A-Level. Students need to have achieved at least a grade 8 at GCSE and should really enjoy maths.
All the content will be taught in lessons, with example question and modelled solutions with expected layout and method outlined. There will be some practice questions during lessons, but the majority of consolidation time will be outside lessons, with arising issues addressed during subsequent lessons. Topic assessments will give a ‘running total’ on how you are doing, but all exams are at the end of the year. There is no coursework.