FURTHER MATHSA-LEVEL

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Welcome to Further maths. Inside this leaflet you’ll find a list of the topics we’ll cover in the first term, and Qr codes for a range of print-based and video resources that will help you make the perfect start to the course. You’ll also have a chance to meet your new subject teacher, who will be guiding you through this subject.

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Key topics in your first term

• Further algebra & functions: roots & coefficients of polynomials

• Complex numbers: roots of any quadratic functions, argand diagrams, modulus-argument form

• Series & sigma notation

• Coordinate geometry: inequalities, rational functions & asymptotes

• Further Calculus

• Introduction to mechanics & statistics

common comBinAtions

potentiAl cAreers routes from this suBject

mathematics is a much sought after qualification for entry to a wide variety of careers and Higher Education courses. Examples include Accountancy, Law, Teaching, Engineering, IT, medicine, mathematics and Computing. For students applying to study mathematics at highly competitive universities (such as oxford, Cambridge and Warwick), Further maths A-Level will often be expected, alongside mathematics and possibly two other full A-Levels.

entry criteriA

Level 4 English Language and Level 8 maths. nEW minimum average gCSE point score 5.2

maths, Physics, Psychology, Art, Photography, Film.

meet your teAcher

SImon PAIn

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