Mathematics (Further)
Fitzharrys School - Oxfordshire
01235520698
Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1NP
Course summary

What will I study? • Pure mathematics This will include proof, complex numbers, matrices, roots of polynomials, 3D vectors and differential equations. • Mechanics This will include momentum and impulse, work, energy and power and collisions. • Statistics This will include Poisson distributions, chi-squared tests, bivariate data and regression lines. • Modelling with algorithms This will include Network algorithms, Critical path analysis and Linear programming. The techniques are important in business, logistics and computer science.

Entry requirements

How you'll be assessed

This is a linear course. You will take four examinations at the end of the course. Each will require a calculator. As well as the Pure, Mechanics, Statistics and Modelling with Algorithms content the examinations will assess three overarching themes: • Mathematical argument, language and proof • Mathematical problem solving • Mathematical modelling

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressNorthcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1NP