Course information
Mathematics (Further)
Ibstock Place School - Wandsworth
02088769991
Clarence Lane, Roehampton, London, SW15 5PY
Course summary

Core 1 – Complex numbers, argand diagrams, series, roots of polynomials, volumes of revolution, matrices, linear transformations, proof by induction, vectors. Core 2 – Complex numbers, series, methods in calculus, volumes of revolution, polar coordinates, hyperbolic functions, methods in differential equations, modelling with differential equations. Pupils then take two optional units from: Further Mechanics 1 – Momentum and impulse, work, energy and power, elastic strings and springs, elastic collisions in one dimension, elastic collisions in two dimensions. Further Mechanics 2 – Circular motion, centres of mass of plane figures, further centres of mass, kinematics, dynamics. Further Statistics 1 – Discrete probability distributions, Poisson and Binomial distributions, Geometric and negative binomial distributions, hypothesis testing, central limit theorem, chi-squared tests, probability generating functions, quality of tests.

Entry requirements

To begin our Sixth Form programme you need to have achieved at least 59 points from your nine best (I)GCSEs. The following tariff explains the points system: 9 - 8 points 8 - 8 points 7 - 7 points 6 - 6 points 5 - 5 points 4 -4 points 3 -3 points Either Grade 9 in (I)GCSE Mathematics, A in Additional Mathematics, or 8 in Further Mathematics. Must be taken with A-level Mathematics

How you'll be assessed

Each module is assessed by a 90-minute examination.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityWandsworth
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£21,570 - £26,805
AddressClarence Lane, Roehampton, London, SW15 5PY