Component 1: Core Pure Mathematics Papers 1 & 2
Proof, Complex numbers, Matrices, Further Algebra and functions, Further calculus, Further vectors, Polar coordinates, Hyperbolic functions, Differential equations
Component 2: Further Mathematics Option 1 & 2
For these papers students choose a pair of options from the selection below, either
- Both parts of any single topic
- Any two first parts of different topics
Further Pure Mathematics 1
Further Trigonometry, Further calculus, Further differential equations, Coordinate systems, Further vectors, Numerical Methods, Inequalities
Further Pure Mathematics 2
Groups, Further Calculus, Further Matrix Algebra, Further Complex Numbers, Number Theory, Further Sequences and series
Further Statistics 1
Discrete probability distributions, Poisson and binomial distributions, Geometric and negative binomial distributions, Hypothesis testing, Central Limit Theorem, Chi Squared Tests, Probability generating functions, Quality of tests
Further Statistics 2
Linear Regression, Continuous probability distributions, Correlation, Combinations of random variables, Estimation, confidence intervals and tests using a normal distribution, Other Hypothesis Tests and confidence intervals, Confidence intervals and tests using the t – distribution
Further Mechanics 1
Momentum and impulse, Work and energy, Elastic strings and springs and elastic energy, Elastic collisions in one dimension, Elastic collisions in two dimensions
Further Mechanics 2
Motion in a circle, Centres of mass of plane figures, Further centre of mass, Further dynamics, Further kinematics
Decision Mathematics 1
Algorithms and graph theory, Algorithms on graphs, Algorithms on graphs II, Critical path analysis, Linear Programming
Decision Mathematics 2
Transportation problems, Allocation (assignment) problems, Flows in networks, Dynamic programming, Game theory, Recurrence relations, Decision analysis
| Component | Assessment | Duration | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1: Core Pure Mathematics 1 | Written exam | 1h 30m | 25% |
| 2: Core Pure Mathematics 2 | Written exam | 1h 30m | 25% |
| 3: Further Mathematics Option 1 | Written exam | 1h 30m | 25% |
| 4: Further Mathematics Option 2 | Written exam | 1h 30m | 25% |
Key Info
- Start Date: September 2024
- Awarding Body: Edexcel
- Study Mode: Full Time
- Course Length: 2 Years
Entry Requirements
TBC
Complementary Subjects
Career Opportunities
Employers look for hard-working, self-motivated, and intelligent people to join their staff. Obtaining a Maths A Level shows that you have what it takes. You may not use algebra or probability in your job every day, but the transferable skills of analysis, logic, and problem solving will always come in handy.
Some degree subjects like Physics and Engineering ask for a Maths A Level as part of the entry requirements. Others such as Medicine and Architecture don’t make it a necessity, but they still have a decent amount of mathematical content. If you go in with a Maths A Level, you’ll have a much easier time than those who don’t.
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