Course information
Mathematics (Further)
Abbey Gate College - Cheshire West and Chester
01244332077
Saighton Grange, Saighton, Chester, CH3 6EN
Course summary

Edexcel A-Level Further Mathematics course comprises of one compulsory unit and two options. Core Pure - complex numbers, matrices, series, algebra and functions, proof, vectors and calculus, hyperbolic functions, polar coordinates, differential equations. Options: • Further Pure - Further trigonometry, further calculus, further differentiation equations, coordinate systems, group theory, 3D matrices and number theory. • Further Mechanics - momentum and impulse, energy and power, elastic string problems, collisions, circular motion, centre of mass, simple harmonic motion. • Further Statistics - discrete probability distributions, Poisson & binomial distributions, geometric distributions, central limit theorem, continuous random variables, chi-squared test. • Decision Maths - algorithms and networks, graph theory, critical path analysis, network flow, dynamic programming and game theory. The options are chosen at the beginning of the course to best match the strengths and future pathways of the students.

Entry requirements

Our Sixth Form entry also requires an interview with the Heads of Sixth Form, after which a conditional offer will be made and will be dependent upon agreed GCSE grade requirements. Our standard requirement is Grade 6 or above in the chosen A-Level subjects (or relevant subject), Grade 5 or above in English and Maths and Grade 4 or above in non-related GCSE subjects.

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About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityCheshire West and Chester
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£10,419 - £15,162
AddressSaighton Grange, Saighton, Chester, CH3 6EN