Further Mathematics A Level

Course details

Course	Exam board	Size
A-Level Further Mathematics	Edexcel	1 A-Level (360 GLH)

 

This course is designed to develop and extend your mathematical knowledge and skills. These include the skill of working with mathematical information, as well as the ability to think logically and independently, consider accuracy, model situations mathematically, analyse results and reflect on findings. You can study it alongside or after taking A Level Mathematics.

Modules / Topics

Core Pure Mathematics

Proof, Complex Numbers, Matrices, Further Algebra & Functions, Further Calculus, Further Vectors, Polar Coordinates, Hyperbolic Functions, Differential Equations

Further Mechanics

Momentum and Impulse, Work, Energy and Power, Elastic Strings and Springs, Elastic Energy, Elastic Collisions in one and two dimensions

Decision Mathematics

Algorithms and Graph Theory, Algorithms on Graphs and Networks, critical Path Analysis, linear Programming

 

Assessments

Paper 1: Core Pure Mathematics 1 (25%) 1hr 30 mins

Paper 2: Core Pure Mathematics 2 (25%) 1hr 30 mins

Paper 3: Further Mechanics (25%) 1hr 30 mins

Paper 4: Decision Mathematics (25%) 1hr 30 mins

 

Job Opportunities

Studying A level Further Mathematics provides a foundation for further studies in any science or maths-based course, ranging from Computer Science, Medical Sciences, and Psychology to Statistics, Management and Actuarial Science.