Mathematics (Further)
The Latimer Arts College - North Northamptonshire
01536720300
Castle Way, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, NN15 6SW
Course summary

A student must also be taking the A-Level Mathematics course in order to study this subject as A-Level Further Mathematics is an extension of the content of A-Level Mathematics. It is aimed at a student intending to take a mathematics, science or engineering based degree course. The course is made up of 2/3 Pure Mathematics with 1/6 Mechanics and 1/6 Statistics. The A-Level has an increased emphasis on modelling, problem solving and the use of ICT. The modules that a student will study are: Pure Maths - Proof - Complex Numbers - Matrices - Further Algebra and Functions - Further Calculus - Further Vectors - Polar Coordinates - Hyperbolic Functions - Differential Equations - Numerical Method Mechanics - Dimensional Analysis - Momentum and Collisions - Work, Energy and Power - Circular Motion - Centres of Mass and Moments Statistics - Discrete Random Variables - Poisson Distribution - Type I and II Errors - Chi Squared Tests - Exponential Distribution - T-Distribution - Confidence Intervals Discrete Maths - Graphs / Networks - Network Flows - Linear Programming - Critical Path Analysis - Game Theory - Binary Operations / Group - Theory

Entry requirements

For an A-Level pathway a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (or Level 2 merit), including English and Mathematics is required. Minimum Subject Specific Entry Requirements: GCSE Mathematics at Grade 8 or above.

How you'll be assessed

There are three examined modules all of equal weighting: Paper 1 Pure Mathematics - 2 hours 33.3% Paper 2 Pure Mathematics - 2 hours 33.3% Paper 3 A combination of two of the Mechanics, Statistics or Discrete Mathematics options listed in the course content - 2 hours 33.3%

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNorth Northamptonshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressCastle Way, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, NN15 6SW