Further Mathematics Mathematics (Double Mathematics) AS/A2

This is for those whose favourite subject is maths and who are hoping to pursue a course in mathematics or engineering at university. The class time each week is doubled and you can qualify in two A level subjects, Mathematics and Further Mathematics. 

Course Outline 12 units — 3 for AS Mathematics + 3 for A2 level Mathematics + 3 for AS Further Maths + 3 for A2 Further Maths. Year 12

You will study three pure maths modules and three applied maths modules. The pure modules will include topics such as algebra, trigonometry, basic calculus, geometry, series, logarithms, functions, complex numbers and matrices. The applied modules will include statistics (with topics such as probability, normal distribution and correlation), mechanics (with topics such as vectors, forces and moments) and decision (with topics such as critical path analysis and sorting).

At the end of the lower sixth you will have two AS qualifications, one in Mathematics and one in Further Mathematics.

Year 13

You will study a further four pure maths modules and a selection of applied maths modules taken from statistics, mechanics and decision maths. The pure modules will include topics such as advanced calculus. complex numbers, differential equations, polar coordinates, coordinate systems, hyperbolic functions, matrices and proof. The statistics modules will include the binomial distribution and hypothesis testing. The mechanics modules will include projectiles, centres of mass and direct collisions. The decision module will include game theory, linear programming and dynamic programming.

Each of the units is examined by a 1.5 hour exam. You will sit two exams in January and four exams in June in both Year 12 and Year 13. It is possible to drop the further element of the course in year 13 and simply complete the A level in Mathematics.