| Contact : Miss S Nelson |
Examination Board & Code : OCR (MEI) AS 3896, A2 7896 |
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| Length of Course : 2 Years to full A level |
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What is Further Maths A level about?
This is a second Mathematics A-level and is aimed at the most able mathematicians and those wishing to study some form of Mathematics at a higher level. It offers students the opportunity to visit different areas of Mathematics, such as Decision Mathematics, and allows them to deepen their understanding of a particularly difficult subject.
Is this course for me?
To study this course you are required a minimum of a B at GCSE and must also be studying A-level Mathematics.
What else do I need to know?
If you are considering a Mathematical based degree course then it is strongly recommended that you study Further Mathematics.
What do other students say?
“Relaxed yet productive atmosphere”. “Advantageous class size”. “Exemplary teaching”.
Where could it lead?
The study of Further Mathematics will provide students with skills which will not only support further study of Mathematics but will also provide the necessary problem solving skills for any degree course.
How is this course structured?
All units are of equal weighting.
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Unit Assessment |
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AS Unit 1: Decision 1
This module explores the solutions to real-life problems such as how best to plan a project to make use of all available resources in an efficient, cost-effective way.
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Module examination in January of Year 12
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| AS Unit 2: Decision 2
This extends the work covered in the first Decision module and explores methods of solving route inspection problems.
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Module examination in June of Year 12 |
| AS Unit 3: Further Pure 1
This module takes the student from a basic understanding of mathematics to questioning what happens when, for example, you are asked to find a solution to a seemingly unsolvable problem.
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Module examination in June of Year 12 |
| A2 Unit 4: Further Pure 2
This extends the work of Further Pure 1. It looks at applications of the techniques learnt during the earlier module.
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Module examination in January of Year 13 |
| A2 Unit 5 & 6: These two modules are decided upon through discussion with the students and staff to support study at university. The modules range from Decision Computation, Further Pure 3, Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis. |
Module examinations in June of Year 13 |