Further Mathematics
A level
Examination Board: Pearson Edexcel
Specification: 9FM0
Course Leader: Mr B Mills
Contact Email: bmills@tgschool.net
What Will I Study?
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Proof |
Algorithms and graph theory |
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Complex numbers |
Algorithms on graphs |
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Matrices |
Critical path analysis |
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Further algebra and functions |
Linear programming |
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Further calculus |
Allocation (assignment) problems |
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Further vectors |
Flows in networks |
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Polar coordinates |
Dynamic programming |
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Hyperbolic functions |
Game theory |
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Differential equations |
Decision analysis |
Entry Requirements
Students require a level 7 or above at GCSE Higher Mathematics.
Assessment
Paper 1 – Core Pure Mathematics 1,
1hr 30min, 25% of qualification
Paper 2 – Core Pure Mathematics 2,
1hr 30min, 25% of qualification
Paper 3 – Decision 1, 1hr 30min,
25% of qualification
Paper 4 – Decision 2, 1hr 30min,
25% of qualification
Where Next?
Degree courses that benefit from A level Further Mathematics include Economics, Medicine, Architecture, Engineering, Accountancy, Teaching, Psychology, Physics and IT. Researchers at the London School of Economics have recently found that people who have studied Mathematics can expect to earn up to 11% more than their colleagues.