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Edexcel A and AS Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics
Mathematics Head of Faculty – Sue Pettengell A level Mathematics coordinator – Mark Campbell Contact: [email protected]
Edexcel AS and A2 Level Maths and Further Maths Three courses are offered with entry
requirements based on GCSE maths: Mathematics with Statistics (A or A*) Students within the top 25% of marks for B will also be considered Mathematics with Mechanics (A* or A) Students must be studying Physics Mathematics + Further Maths (A*)
A2 Further Maths is useful for students who:
Excel at Mathematics Wish to study Mathematics,
Engineering, Economics, Physical Science or any other Maths-based subject at a top university.
Maths + Further Maths
New courses from 2008, but most elements are as from 2004.
The current modular/AS system is in place for 1 more year.
7 Modules are studied in year 12, 6 in year 13.
Maths + Further Maths
Modular Course: AS Maths and AS Further Maths : - Taken in year 12.
Consists of 7 Modules (6 of which make the 2 AS grades):
C1, C2, C3, FP1, M1, S1, S2 A2 Maths and A2 Further Maths - Completed in year
13. 6 (or 5) Modules: C4, FP2, M2, D1, D2, M3 (other options available) A2 Maths: C1,C2,C3,C4 + 2 modules A2 Further Maths: FP1,FP2 + 4 modules
Maths + Further Maths
Mathematics + Further Mathematics
Topics covered in the Pure part of the course include...
Mathematics + Further Mathematics
Algebra and functions Cartesian geometry Sequences and series Calculus Trigonometry Exponentials and logarithms Vectors Complex numbers Differential equations Polar co-ordinates Hyperbolic functions
Mathematics + Further Mathematics
The Statistics modules cover areas such as...
Edexcel A and AS Level Statistics Mathematical models in Probability and
statistics Probability Correlation and regression Continuous and discrete variables Normal, Poisson and Binomial
distributions Hypothesis testing
Mathematics + Further Mathematics
Mechanics Modules cover topics such as...
Edexcel A and AS Level Mechanics
Mathematical models in Mechanics Dynamics of a particle in a straight line or
plane Statics Moments Centres of Mass Collisions Work and Energy
Mathematics + Further Mathematics
Decision Modules cover topics such as…
Edexcel A and AS Level Decision Maths
Algorithms Graphs and related algorithms The Route inspection problem Critical Path Analysis Linear Programming Matchings
Mathematics + Further Mathematics
Students’ work will involve note-taking, exercises in class, assessed homework every week and examination practice. There is no coursework element to the external assessment.
Mathematics + Further Mathematics
Most Text books are provided but students may be expected to buy some of their Text books, and also exercise books if they are required.
Sample examination papers for the course are also on display.
Year 13 options Flexibility in moving down to single maths
to complete just A2 Maths 1 optional extra lesson is available in year
13 for Oxbridge/STEP preparation. You could even self study 3 or 6 additional
modules to get 2½ or 3 Maths A2 grades!
What to write on your application? Please write one of the 4 options below
on your application form for 6th Form 1. Maths Statistics 2. Maths Mechanics 3. Further Maths (FM only takes 1 choice block, but you are advised to do only 2 other options due to workload, although 3 are possible)
Mathematics + Further Mathematics
Who should do A Level Further Maths? If you.. meet the entry requirements enjoy Maths need Maths for other subjects or future
study want to develop your logical and
intellectual capabilities… then it’s for you!
Recent A2 Mathematics results GAS 2012 A* A B C D E U %A*-A %A*-B %A*-C %A*-E
ALL 19 29 21 10 5 8 2 51.1 73.4 84.0 97.9
Boys 12 17 6 7 4 3 1 58.0 70.0 84.0 98.0
Girls 7 12 15 3 1 5 1 43.2 77.3 84.1 97.7
2013 A* A B C D E U %A*-A %A*-B %A*-C %A*-E
ALL 26 28 15 7 7 4 2 60.7% 77.5% 85.4% 97.8%
Boys 23 15 7 3 5 1 2 67.9% 80.4% 85.7% 96.4%
Girls 3 13 8 4 2 3 0 48.5% 72.7% 84.8% 100.0%
2014 A* A B C D E U %A*-A %A*-B %A*-C %A*-E
ALL 16 25 23 12 7 6 2 45.1% 70.3% 83.5% 97.8%
Boys 11 21 15 10 6 5 1 46.4% 68.1% 82.6% 98.6%
Girls 5 4 8 2 1 1 1 40.9% 77.3% 86.4% 95.5%
Further Maths A2 results GAS 2012 A* A B C D E U %A*-A %A*-B %A*-C %A*-E
ALL 10 5 3 1 0 0 0 78.9 94.7 100.0 100.0
Boys 6 4 2 0 0 0 0 83.3 100.0 100.0 100.0
Girls 4 1 1 1 0 0 0 71.4 85.7 100.0 100.0
2013 A* A B C D E U %A*-A %A*-B %A*-C %A*-E
ALL 8 14 9 2 3 0 0 61.1% 86.1% 91.7% 100.0%
Boys 8 12 8 2 1 0 0 64.5% 90.3% 96.8% 100.0%
Girls 0 2 1 0 2 0 0 40.0% 60.0% 60.0% 100.0%
2014 A* A B C D E U %A*-A %A*-B %A*-C %A*-E
ALL 9 5 2 0 0 1 1 77.8% 88.9% 88.9% 94%
Boys 6 5 0 0 0 1 1 84.6% 84.6% 84.6% 92%
Girls 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 60.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100%