Mathematics (Further)

Course summary

Studying Further Mathematics A Level offers several benefits and advantages: Further Mathematics builds upon the foundation of Mathematics but delves deeper into advanced topics and develops your mathematical skills to a higher level. If you intend to pursue a mathematics-intensive degree at university, such as mathematics, physics, engineering or computer science, studying Further Mathematics is often required or highly recommended as a prerequisite for some universities and degree programmes. It is a rigorous subject that can distinguish you from other applicants and can give you a competitive edge when applying for university or apprenticeships. What will I study? There are four areas covered: PAPER 1: CORE PURE MATHEMATICS Series, proof, complex numbers, matrices, further algebra and functions, further calculus, further vectors PAPER 2: CORE PURE MATHEMATICS 2 Complex numbers, further algebra and functions, calculus, polar coordinates, hyperbolic functions, differential equations PAPER 3: FURTHER STATISTICS 1* Discrete probability distributions, Poisson and binomial distribution, geometric and negative binomial distributions, hypothesis testing, the central limit theorem, chi squared tests, probability generating functions, quality of statistical tests PAPER 4: FURTHER MECHANICS 1* Momentum and impulse, collisions, work, energy and power, elastic strings and springs *These are two possible modules that can be taken from eight different options.