Mathematics (Further)

Course summary

Advanced GCE Further Mathematics builds on the skills, knowledge and understanding set out in the whole GCSE subject content for mathematics and the subject content for the Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced GCE Mathematics qualifications. Problem-solving, proof and mathematical modeling will be assessed in further mathematics in the context of the wider knowledge that students taking A-level further mathematics will have studied. Students who have a particular flair for Mathematics and enjoy solving problems will find Further Mathematics to be an enjoyable and rewarding A-level subject. The course is specifically designed for the most able mathematicians, allowing them to advance their knowledge of algebra, calculus and other areas of pure mathematics as well as studying applications of decision mathematics, which is not covered in A Level Mathematics. The course is delivered as a series of 2-hour lectures at Newcastle University and supported by staff in school and undergraduate students at the university where appropriate. Students must be prepared to complete a significant part of the course outside of lectures (with the support detailed above) and so there is a bigger emphasis on independent study than on other A-level choices. Core Pure 1 (worth 50%) ➢ Proof ➢ Complex Numbers ➢ Matrices ➢ Algebra and Functions ➢ Calculus ➢ Vectors Mathematics (worth 50%) ➢ Algorithms and Graphs ➢ Critical Path Analysis ➢ Linear Programming ➢ Game Theory ➢ Recurrence Relations