Mathematics (Further)

Assessment

Year 1 Paper 1: Core Maths 1. 25% Proof, Complex numbers, Matrices, Further algebra and functions, Further calculus, Further vectors Paper 2: Core Maths 2. 25% Complex numbers, Further algebra and functions, Further calculus, Polar coordinates, Hyperbolic functions, Differential equations Year 2 Option 1: Decision Mathematics. 25% Algorithms and graph theory, Algorithms on graphs, Algorithms on graphs II, Critical path analysis, Linear programming Option 2: Further Pure Maths 1. 25% Further calculus, Further differential equations, Coordinate systems, Further vectors, Further numerical methods, Inequalities Each module (or unit) is examined by a one-and-a-half-hour exam, all of which are sat in the summer of Year 2. All units carry equal weighting towards the full A Level. There is no coursework as part of this course. Regular assessments throughout the course ensure students and teachers alike are able to chart student progress and intervene when necessary