Further Mathematics - The Course

Students will need to demonstrate an ability to study at least 3 A-level subjects by achieving an average of 38 points over 8 GCSEs with a Grade 4 at least in English and Mathematics. Students should gain a Grade 6 or above in subjects they wish to study at A Level. Points are worked out on the bases that a Grade 9 = 9 points, Grade 8 = 8 points etc.

Please check for subject specific requirements.

Please note, our preferred method of application is via https://wymondhamhigh.applicaa.com/year12

THE FURTHER MATHEMATICS COURSE is considered to be an extension and enhancement of the Mathematics course but is designed to be taught alongside the Mathematics syllabus. Further Maths is a challenging and demanding course which
is enjoyed by those students who thrive on the demands and rigour of Maths. The challenging nature and depth of the course is the reason why Further Maths is so highly regarded by universities offering Maths related courses. Interactive
whiteboards and laptops are used in class to help visualise the links between algebra, geometry, transformations and graphing within the syllabus.

CONTENT
The Year 12 course covers:
Mandatory Pure Core: Assessed through a 70 minute written paper (with calculator) which is worth 16.67%

A choice of two from Statistics, Mechanics, Discrete or Additional Pure Mathematics: Assessed through two 70 minute written papers (with calculator) worth 33.3% of the marks.

Each component includes the study of:

Pure Core Mathematics: Proof; Complex numbers; Matrices; Further algebra & functions; Further vectors.

Statistics: Permutations & combinations; discrete random variables & distributions; Chi-squared Tests; non-parametric tests; correlation; linear regression

Mechanics: Dimensional analysis; Work, energy & power; Impulse & momentum; Centre of mass; Circular motion. Discrete: Graphs & networks; Algorithms; Network algorithms; Decision making in project management; Graphical linear programming; Game theory.

Additional Pure Mathematics: Sequences & series; number theory; group theory; further vectors; further differentiation.

The Year 13 course covers:

Mandatory Pure Core: Assessed through two 90 minute written papers (with calculator) worth 25% of the overall marks

A choice of two from Statistics, Mechanics, Discrete or Additional Pure Mathematics: Assessed through two 90 minute written papers (with calculator) worth 25% of the overall marks Each component includes the study of:

Pure Core Mathematics: In addition to further extension of the topics listed under the Year 12 content: Series; Hyperbolic functions; further differentiation & integration; Polar coordinates; Differential equations;

Statistics: In addition to further extension of the topics listed under the Year 12 content: Continuous random variables; Linear combinations of random variables; hypothesis tests & confidence intervals;

Mechanics: In addition to further extension of the topics listed under the Year 12 content: Further kinematics & dynamics

Discrete: In addition to further extension of the topics listed under the Year 12 content: The simplex algorithm;

Additional Pure Mathematics: In addition to further extension of the topics listed under the Year 12 content: Further Integration.

ENRICHMENT
Our A-level Maths students often perform very well in the Senior Maths Challenge which tests strategic thinking and problem solving rather than curriculum content. The Team Challenge also enables a group of students to compete against other schools at regional and national events. A university taster day in the summer term allows Year 12 students to experience the nature of higher education in Mathematics.

A grade 8 or 9 at GCSE mathematics is ideally required to make a success of this course.

Further Mathematicians have always been
successful when applying for their chosen
university courses. In previous years, students
studying Further Mathematics have chosen
courses such as: Mathematics, Medicine,
Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering,
Aeronautical Design, Systems Engineering
and Biomechanical or Chemical Engineering.
All universities running Science/Engineering/
Design based courses would consider Further
Mathematics to be a valuable asset