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Further Mathematics – A Level

Taught at: Lewis School Pengam
Qualification: WJEC GCE AS/A Level in Further Maths

Course Overview

If you enjoy Mathematics and are a good mathematician, you might want to consider taking both Mathematics and Further Mathematics A Level.

The study of Further Mathematics adds breadth and depth to the topics covered in A Level Mathematics.  Such topics form an important part of mathematics-rich degrees in areas such as the Sciences, Engineering, Statistics, Economics and Computing in addition to Mathematics itself.

Course Entry Requirements

Minimum grade ‘A’ in Mathematics GCSE.

You must also choose A Level Mathematics from another option block to study alongside Further Mathematics.

Course Specification:

WJEC GCE AS/A Level in Further Maths
To be welcomed back to sixth form you’ll need at least another 4 GCSEs graded A* – C, one of which must be English. We offer resit lessons in English if you don’t achieve the required grades.
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Course Content

In this course, you will develop a wide range of skills and be introduced to new mathematical concepts and ideas.  Topics include proof, matrices, complex numbers, differential equations, vector equations, polar coordinates, momentum, energy and circular motion, to name but a few.

The full A level course comprises of 5 units:

AS  Unit 1 – Further Pure Maths

     1 hr 30 min examination

AS  Unit 2 – Further Statistics 

     1 hr 30 min examination

AS  Unit 3 – Further Mechanics 

     1 hr 30 min examination

A2  Unit 4 – Further Pure Maths

     2 hr 30 min examination

Choose one unit from unit 5 or 6

A2  Unit 5 – Further Statistics

     1 hr 45 min examination

A2  Unit 6 – Further Mechanics

     1 hr 45 min examination

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