A-level Further Mathematics is designed to broaden and deepen the mathematical knowledge and skills developed when studying A-level Mathematics. It may be studied alongside or after taking A‑level Mathematics and provides a stimulating experience for those who enjoy the subject.
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Leeds
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Peel Street, Morley, LS27 8QE
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Mathematics
GCSE Mathematics
Mechanics
Course programme
A-level Further Mathematics is made up of six units – three at AS and three at A2. All units are available in the June series. Many combinations of units are allowed for AS and A-level Further Mathematics. There are three Further Pure units available and any of the applied units listed for A‑level Mathematics may be used towards A-level Further Mathematics. There are additional Statistics and Mechanics units available only for Further Mathematics.
AS Further Maths (Year one)
Further Pure 1: Series; complex numbers; numerical solution of equations; Coordinate systems, matrix algebra, proof.
Mechanics 1: Mathematical models in mechanics; vectors in mechanics; kinematics of a particle moving in a straight line; dynamics of a particle moving in a straight line or plane; statics of a particle; moments.
Mechanics 2: Kinematics of a particle moving in a straight line or plane; centres of mass; work and energy; collisions; statics of rigid bodies.
A2 Further Maths (Year two)
Further Pure 2: Inequalities; series, first order differential equations; second order differential equations; further complex numbers, Maclaurin and Taylor series.
Further Pure 3: Further matrix algebra; vectors, hyperbolic functions; differentiation; integration, further coordinate systems
Statistics 2: The Binomial and Poisson distributions; continuous random variables; continuous distributions; samples; hypothesis tests. You will develop: The A Level Centre is located in our award winning £9m extension which added 60 more classrooms to Park Lane Campus. Studying A level Further Mathematics is excellent preparation for a degree in Mathematics. Most leading university mathematics departments encourage students to take Further Mathematics at A level as it introduces a wider range of pure and applied content, such as matrices and complex numbers. Students who have studied Further Mathematics find the transition to university far more straightforward. Some leading universities now specify Further Mathematics as an entry requirement for their mathematics degrees.
37% of Mathematics BSc degree courses mention Further Mathematics in their entry requirements, including it in their A level offers or encouraging students to take it if possible.
For Science/Engineering courses: “Those students who had studied further mathematics to A- or AS-level standard reported coping better with the mathematical content of the degree, and as such perceived that they required less additional support throughout their studies.” - Institute of Physics If you are aged 19 or over and considering enrolling on a further education course at Level 3 or above, you may be entitled to an Advanced Learner Loan to help with course fees.
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A-level Further Mathematics is designed to broaden and deepen the mathematical knowledge and skills developed when studying A-level Mathematics.