Further Mathematics
 SUBJECT Further Mathematics
 ADMISSIONS Students will have studied GCSE Mathematics at Higher Level and achieved a grade A*.
 SYLLABUS Edexcel
 COURSE In addition to the aims set out in the Mathematics course, this course aims to develop an awareness of the relevance of mathematics to other fields of study, to world of work and to society in general. Students are encouraged to read and comprehend mathematical arguments and articles concerning applications of mathematics. Students are also encouraged to take increasing responsibility for their own learning and the evaluation of their own mathematical development.
 AS UNITS

Further Pure 1 – Complex numbers; numerical solution of equations; coordinate systems; matrix algebra; series; proof.

Mechanics 1 – Mathematical models in mechanics; vectors and their application in mechanics; kinematics of a particle; statics of a particle; dynamics of a particle moving in a straight line or plane; moments.

Statistics 2 – The Binomial and Poisson distributions; continuous random variables; continuous distributions; hypothesis tests.

 A2 UNITS

Further Pure 2 – Inequalities; series; further complex numbers; first order differential equations; second order differential equations; Maclaurin and Taylor series; polar coordinates.

Further Pure 3 – Hyperbolic functions; further coordinate systems; differentiation; integration; vectors; further matrix, algebra.

Mechanics 2 – Kinematics of a particle moving in a straight line or plane; centre of mass; work and energy; collisions; statics of rigid bodies.

 ASSESSMENT Students are assessed by a 1½-hour examination for each Module.
 CAREERS Engineering of various types; architecture; education; finance; Insurance; accountancy; actuary; armed services...the list is endless.