Mathematics (Further)

Course summary

Our Offer: Edexcel A level Further Mathematics 9FM0 (which includes Edexcel A level Mathematics 9MA0) In A level Further Mathematics, pupils study the full A level Mathematics course in the Lower Sixth (outlined above and following a similar structure) and the full A level Further Mathematics course in the Upper Sixth. The Further Mathematics course is assessed by four examination papers, two of which are compulsory and two of which are chosen by the department to offer the greatest breadth of study. These exam papers are in addition to those outlined for the A level Mathematics course above, for an award of two full A levels. Determining when to sit the award of A level Mathematics is taken on an individual basis each year. We will steer and guide you individually towards what we believe is the correct path for you to maximise the grades you receive. In the Upper Sixth, we teach: Core Pure 1 and 2 (compulsory units): these are units that develop, up to introductory degree level, topics in, for instance, Hyperbolic Functions, Complex Numbers and Second Order Differential Equations. Further Statistics 1 (Optional unit): The Poisson Distribution, Hypothesis Testing on Sample Means and Type I and II errors. Further Mechanics 1 (Optional unit): Collisions between particles in two dimensions and Energy and Impulse. In a typical year, the department has two A level Further Mathematics classes, with pupil numbers being between eight and 12 pupils. Every class has three teachers. These classes are all taught separately to the A level Mathematics classes.