This course results in two A Levels in Mathematics. Pupils studying Mathematics and Further Mathematics study A Level Mathematics in Year 12 and A Level Further Mathematics in Year 13. However, they sit the examinations for both qualifications at the end of Year 13. Course Contents for Further Mathematics Pure (50% of the course) • Proof • Complex numbers • Matrices • Further algebra and functions • Further Calculus • Further vectors • Polar coordinates • Hyperbolic functions • Differential equations • Trigonometry • Numerical methods Mechanics (25% of the course) • Momentum and impulse • Work, energy and power • Elastic strings and springs and elastic energy • Elastic collisions in one dimension • Elastic collisions in two dimensions Statistics (25% of the course) • Discrete probability distributions • Poisson distribution • Geometric and negative binomial distributions • Hypothesis testing • Central limit theorem • Chi tests for association • Probability density functions • Quality of tests -Type I and Type II errors Overarching Themes: Throughout the course students must demonstrate three overarching themes. • Mathematical argument, language and proof • Mathematical problem solving • Mathematical modelling Students must be able to demonstrate their understanding of the above themes and apply them across the whole of the detailed pure, mechanical and statistical content
Places in Withington’s Sixth Form are limited and prospective students who wish to apply are advised to visit us on the Sixth Form Information Evening and/or one of our Open Days. If after your visit you wish to take the next step in the admission process, you should complete a Statement of Interest (the form is available from admissions@wgs.org). This will enable our Sixth Form admissions team to review the Statements of Interest submitted by candidates to gain an understanding of factors such as predicted grades and A Level subject choices, but also why candidates wish to take those subjects and their aspirations beyond school. We recommend this route for girls who know their A Level subject choices and whose predicted grades meet our entry requirements (a minimum of six 7-9 grades at GCSE, with 8-9 grades in the subjects you wish to study). After reviewing the Statements of Interest, before the end of the Autumn term, we will invite a number of candidates to submit a formal application. Once an application is received, references from current schools will be taken and an appointment made to take part in an interview. Interviews may take place in person or online. Applicants are notified of the outcome of the Sixth Form admissions process by the end of March.
The Edexcel A Level (9FM0) is assessed through four equally weighted papers each lasting 1½ hours • Paper 1 - Core Pure 1 (25%) • Paper 2 - Core Pure 2 (25%) • Paper 3 - Further Statistics 1 (25%) • Paper 4 - Further Mechanics (25%)
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,573 |
| Address | Wellington Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6BL |
This course results in two A Levels in Mathematics. Pupils studying Mathematics and Further Mathematics study A Level Mathematics in Year 12 and A Level Further Mathematics in Year 13. However, they sit the examinations for both qualifications at the end of Year 13. Course Contents for Further Mathematics Pure (50% of the course) • Proof • Complex numbers • Matrices • Further algebra and functions • Further Calculus • Further vectors • Polar coordinates • Hyperbolic functions • Differential equations • Trigonometry • Numerical methods Mechanics (25% of the course) • Momentum and impulse • Work, energy and power • Elastic strings and springs and elastic energy • Elastic collisions in one dimension • Elastic collisions in two dimensions Statistics (25% of the course) • Discrete probability distributions • Poisson distribution • Geometric and negative binomial distributions • Hypothesis testing • Central limit theorem • Chi tests for association • Probability density functions • Quality of tests -Type I and Type II errors Overarching Themes: Throughout the course students must demonstrate three overarching themes. • Mathematical argument, language and proof • Mathematical problem solving • Mathematical modelling Students must be able to demonstrate their understanding of the above themes and apply them across the whole of the detailed pure, mechanical and statistical content
Places in Withington’s Sixth Form are limited and prospective students who wish to apply are advised to visit us on the Sixth Form Information Evening and/or one of our Open Days. If after your visit you wish to take the next step in the admission process, you should complete a Statement of Interest (the form is available from admissions@wgs.org). This will enable our Sixth Form admissions team to review the Statements of Interest submitted by candidates to gain an understanding of factors such as predicted grades and A Level subject choices, but also why candidates wish to take those subjects and their aspirations beyond school. We recommend this route for girls who know their A Level subject choices and whose predicted grades meet our entry requirements (a minimum of six 7-9 grades at GCSE, with 8-9 grades in the subjects you wish to study). After reviewing the Statements of Interest, before the end of the Autumn term, we will invite a number of candidates to submit a formal application. Once an application is received, references from current schools will be taken and an appointment made to take part in an interview. Interviews may take place in person or online. Applicants are notified of the outcome of the Sixth Form admissions process by the end of March.
The Edexcel A Level (9FM0) is assessed through four equally weighted papers each lasting 1½ hours • Paper 1 - Core Pure 1 (25%) • Paper 2 - Core Pure 2 (25%) • Paper 3 - Further Statistics 1 (25%) • Paper 4 - Further Mechanics (25%)