Mathematics (Further)
The Norton Knatchbull School - Kent
01233620045
Hythe Road, Ashford, TN24 0QJ
Course summary

Students who choose Further Maths follow a two-year course. In their first year, they complete A level Maths. In their second year, they complete A Level Further Maths. For A level Maths content, please refer to page 26. For Further Maths, students cover the following core content: Complex numbers, Proof, Matrices, Further algebra and functions, Further calculus, Further Vectors, Polar co-ordinates, Hyperbolic functions and Differential equations. In addition, students cover two additional options from the following: Further Pure, Further Statistics, Further Mechanics and Decision Maths. These options are chosen by the relevant teacher and students on the course and all students study the same chosen options.

Entry requirements

- GCSE grade 8 in Mathematics. - a minimum of six separately identifiable GCSE subjects at grade 6 or above, OR an average of grade 6 in the best six GCSE subjects achieved - at least a grade 5 in English

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Further Pure Maths covering the core pure content - 75 marks. Duration 1 hour 30 minutes. Paper 2: Further Pure Maths covering the core pure content - 75 marks. Duration 1 hour 30 minutes. Paper 3: Further Maths Option 1 - 75 marks. Duration 1 hour 30 minutes. Paper 4: Further maths Option 2 - 75 marks. Duration 1 hour 30 minutes.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeBoys
AddressHythe Road, Ashford, TN24 0QJ