A-LEVEL FURTHER MATHEMATICS (7367) - Specification - Version 1.1 - 20 October 2017

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AQA A-level Further Mathematics specification (7367) for teaching from September 2017 and for exams from June 2019. Version 1.1 dated 20 October 2017 describes the subject content, including overarching themes and compulsory material, plus optional applications covering mechanics, statistics, and discrete mathematics. It outlines scheme of assessment with aims, assessment objectives and weightings, and provides general administration guidance such as entries and codes, grades, re-sits, prerequisites, and calculator use. Appendices include mathematical notation and formulae.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages56

Reading Time2 h 21 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Why choose AQA for A-level Further Mathematics

Support and resources to help you teach

Specification at a glance

Subject content

Assessments

Subject content

Overarching themes

Compulsory content

Optional application 1 - mechanics

Optional application 2 - statistics

Optional application 3 - discrete mathematics

Scheme of assessment

Aims

Assessment objectives

Assessment weightings

General administration

Entries and codes

Overlaps with other qualifications

Awarding grades and reporting results

Re-sits and shelf life

Previous learning and prerequisites

Access to assessment: diversity and inclusion

Working with AQA for the first time

Private candidates

Use of calculators

Appendix A: mathematical notation

Set notation

Miscellaneous symbols

Operations

Functions

Exponential and logarithmic functions

Trigonometric functions

Complex numbers (Further Maths only)

Vectors

Differential equations (Further Maths only)

Probability and statistics

Mechanics

Appendix B: mathematical formulae and identities

A-LEVEL FURTHER MATHEMATICS (7367) Specification For teaching from September 2017 onwards For exams in June 2019 onwards Version 1.1 20 October 2017 Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Why choose AQA for A-level Further Mathematics 5 1.2 Support and resources to help you teach 5 2 Specification at a glance 7 2.1 Subject content 7 2.2 Assessments 8 3 Subject content 11 3.1 Overarching themes 11 3.2 Compulsory content 12 3.3 Optional application 1 – mechanics 20 3.4 Optional application 2 – statistics 23 3.5 Optional application 3 – discrete mathematics 27 4 Scheme of assessment 33 4.1 Aims 33 4.2 Assessment objectives 34 4.3 Assessment weightings 35 5 General administration 37 5.1 Entries and codes 37 5.2 Overlaps with other qualifications 37 5.3 Awarding grades and reporting results 37 5.4 Re-sits and shelf life 37 5.5 Previous learning and prerequisites 38 5.6 Access to assessment: diversity and inclusion 38 5.7 Working with AQA for the first time 38 5.8 Private candidates 39 5.9 Use of calculators 39 6 Appendix A: mathematical notation 41 6.1 Set notation 41 6.2 Miscellaneous symbols 42 6.3 Operations 43 6.4 Functions 44 6.5 Exponential and logarithmic functions 45 6.6 Trigonometric functions 46 6.7 Complex numbers (Further Maths only) 46 6.9 Vectors 47 6.10 Differential equations (Further Maths only) 48 [Visit](Visit aqa.org.uk/7367 for the most up-to-date specification)[ ](Visit aqa.org.uk/7367 for the most up-to-date specification)[aqa.org.uk/7367](Visit aqa.org.uk/7367 for the most up-to-date specification)[ for the most up-to-date](Visit aqa.org.uk/7367 for the most up-to-date specification)[ specification](Visit aqa.org.uk/7367 for the most up-to-date specification), resources, support and administration 3 6.11 Probability and statistics 48 6.12 Mechanics 50 7 Appendix B: mathematical formulae and identities 51 Are you using the latest version of this specification? • You will always find the most up-to-date version of this specification on our website at [aqa.org.uk/7367](aqa.org.uk/7367) • We will write to you if there are significant changes to the specification. [4](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/7367 for the most up-to-date specification)[ Visit](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/7367 for the most up-to-date specification)[ ](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/7367 for the most up-to-date specification)[aqa.org.uk/7367](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/7367 for the most up-to-date specification)[ for the most up-to-date](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/7367 for the most up-to-date specification)[ specification](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/7367 for the most up-to-date specification), resources, support and administration 1 Introduction 1.1 Why choose AQA for A-level Further Mathematics Maths is essential for many higher education courses and careers. We’ve worked closely with higher education to ensure this qualification gives your students the best possible chance to progress and realise their potential. Assessment design that rewards understanding We want students to see the links between different areas of maths and to apply their maths skills across all areas. Consistent assessments are essential, which is why we’ve worked hard to ensure our papers are clear and reward your students for their mathematical skills and knowledge. You can find out about all our Further Mathematics [qualifications at](qualifications at aqa.org.uk/maths)[ ](qualifications at aqa.org.uk/maths)[aqa.org.uk/maths](qualifications at aqa.org.uk/maths) 1.2 Support and resources to help you teach We’ve worked with experienced teachers to provide you with a range of resources that will help you confidently plan, teach and prepare for exams. Teaching resources [Visit](Visit aqa.org.uk/7367 to see all)[ ](Visit aqa.org.uk/7367 to see all)[aqa.org.uk/7367](Visit aqa.org.uk/7367 to see all)[ to see all](Visit aqa.org.uk/7367 to see all) our teaching resources. They include: • route maps to allow you to

FAQs

What are the teaching and exam starting dates for this A-level Further Mathematics specification?

It is for teaching from September 2017 onwards and for exams in June 2019 onwards.

What optional applications are included in the subject content?

The optional applications are mechanics, statistics, and discrete mathematics.

What topics are covered in Appendix A and Appendix B?

Appendix A provides mathematical notation, while Appendix B provides mathematical formulae and identities.

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