Further Maths

Assessment

The Advanced GCE in Further Mathematics consists of distinct pure and applied topics: Pure – Proof, Complex numbers, Matrices, Algebra and functions, Calculus, Vectors, Polar coordinates, Hyperbolic functions & Differential equations. Further Mechanics – Forces and Friction, Rigid Bodies, Energy, Impulse and Momentum, Centres of Mass, Dimensional Analysis Numerical Methods – Solving Equations Numerically, Numerical Integration, Numerical Differentiation, Rates of Convergence Extra Pure – Recurrence Relationships, Groups, Matrices, Multivariable Calculus Assessment is in the form of externally assessed written examinations, which are taken at the end of the two year programme. Four written papers 1 Pure paper – 144 marks, 2 hours 40 min 3 Options papers – 60 marks, 1 hour 15 min each