Mathematics (Further)

Course summary

This course expects students to use complex mathematical skills and knowledge to solve problems. It is delivered at Reed’s as a fourth A Level complementing the choice of Mathematics A Level which underpins this qualification. Paper 1: Core Pure Mathematics 1 (25% of A Level) Paper 2: Core Pure Mathematics 2 (25% of A Level) In these units students study proof, complex numbers, matrices, further algebra and functions, further calculus, further vectors, polar coordinates, hyperbolic functions, and differential equations. Assessed by written exam. Paper 3: Further Mathematics Option 1 (25% of A Level). Students take one of the following four options: A: Further Pure Mathematics 1 B: Further Statistics 1 C: Further Mechanics 1 D: Decision Mathematics 1 Assessed by written exam. Paper 4: Further Mathematics Option 2 (25% of A Level). Students take one of the following seven options: A: Further Pure Mathematics 2 B: Further Statistics 1 C: Further Mechanics 1 D: Decision Mathematics 1 E: Further Statistics 2 F: Further Mechanics 2 G: Decision Mathematics 2 Assessed by written exam.