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For exams in May/June 2020 onwards. Version 1.0  \n3 Subject content   \nThis qualification is designed to be taught:  \n􀁸 either in parallel with GCSE Mathematics  \n􀁸 after GCSE Mathematics  \nThe specification content is set out in six distinct topic areas although questions will be asked that range across these topics.  \n1 Number  \n2 Algebra  \n3 Coordinate Geometry (2 dimensions only)  \n4 Calculus  \n5 Matrix Transformations  \n6 Geometry  \nWithin each topic area, the prescribed content is given in the left hand column. The right hand column gives clarification, where relevant, for the topic and provides guidance notes and some examples to clarify the scope of the prescribed content. This content section should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Teacher Guidance document and specimen papers for the specification.  \nRed shading shows existing content which is now assessed in new GCSE  \nGreen shading shows new GCSE content.  \nYellow shading shows new Level 2 Further Maths content. Blue shading shows a new element within existing content.  \n2 Visit [aqa.org.uk/](aqa.org.uk/)**** for the most up-to-date specifications, resources, support and administration  \nAQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Maths (8365) . For exams in May/June 2020 onwards. Version 1.0  \n1. Number  \n\n| Ref | Content | Notes |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 1.1 |  | Knowledge and use of numbers and the number system including fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, proportion and order of operations are expected |\n| \u003Cbr>1.2 | The product rule for counting | Work out how many 5-digit odd numbers can be formed using the digits 1 3 4 6 8 with no repetition of any digit |\n| 1.3 | Manipulation of surds, including rationalising the denominator | The use of surds in exact calculations\u003Cbr>Write 200 – 72 + 3 162 in the form of a\u003Cbr>3 2 􀀎 4\u003Cbr>Rationalise and simplify\u003Cbr>5 2 􀀐 7\u003Cbr>Write your answer in the form a + b 3 , where a and b are integers\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>|\n\n3 Visit [aqa.org.uk/](aqa.org.uk/)**** for the most up-to-date specifications, resources, support and administration  \nAQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Maths (8365) . For exams in May/June 2020 onwards. Version 1.0  \n2. Algebra  \n\n| Ref | Content | Notes |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 2.1 | The basic processes of algebra | Knowledge and use of basic skills in manipulative algebra including use of the associative, commutative and distributive laws, are expected |\n| 2.2 | Definition of a function | Notation f (x) will be used, e.g. f (x) = x2 – 9 |\n| 2.3 | Domain and range of a function | Domain may be expressed as, for example,\u003Cbr>x > 2, or ‘for all x, except x = 0’ and range may be expressed asf (x) >– 1 |\n| 2.4 | Composite functions | The result of two or more functions, say f and g , acting in succession. fg (x) is g followed by f |\n| 2.5 | Inverse functions | The inverse function of f is written f-1\u003Cbr> Domains will be chosen for f to make f one-one |\n| 2.6 | Expanding brackets and collecting like terms | Expand and simplify\u003Cbr>(y2– 2y + 3) (2y – 1)–2(y3 – 3y2 + 4y – 2) |\n| 2.7 | Expand (a + b)n for positive integer n | Expand and simplify (5x + 2)3\u003Cbr>Use Pascal’s triangle to work out the coefficient of x3 in the expansion of (3 + 2x)5 |\n| 2.8 | Factorising | 2 2\u003Cbr>Factorise fully (2x + 3) –(2x – 5)\u003Cbr>2 2\u003Cbr>Factorise 15x – 34xy – 16y\u003Cbr>4 2\u003Cbr>Factorise fully x – 25x |\n| 2.9 | Manipulation of rational expressions:\u003Cbr>Use of + – × ÷ for algebraic fractions with denominators being numeric, linear or quadratic | Simplify  5 􀀐 3 \u003Cbr>x 􀀎 2 2x 􀀐1 Simplify ~~ ~~x3~~ ~~􀀎x22x􀀎2x􀀎~~ ~~x\u003Cbr>Simplify ~~ ~~5x24x~~ ~~4x2~~ ~~3 ÷ ~~ ~~4xx2~~ ~~~~ ~~31~~0~~x |\n| 2.10 | Use and manipulation of formulae and expressions | 1 1 1\u003Cbr>Rearrange f  􀀠 u  􀀎  v to make v the subj","cbCailVS8a2SmrAE","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailVS8a2SmrAE","pdf",564061,13,"English","# Subject content\n## Qualification delivery and assessment dates\n## Topic areas\n## Number\n## Algebra","[{\"question\":\"What are the six topic areas covered in the subject content?\",\"answer\":\"The specification covers Number, Algebra, Coordinate Geometry (2 dimensions only), Calculus, Matrix Transformations, and Geometry.\"},{\"question\":\"When are examinations for this qualification scheduled to start?\",\"answer\":\"Exams are scheduled for May/June 2020 onwards.\"},{\"question\":\"How should the prescribed content be used in teaching?\",\"answer\":\"Within each topic area, the left column gives prescribed content while the right column provides clarification, guidance notes, and examples, and this section should be read with Teacher Guidance and specimen papers.\"}]","AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics (8365) - Subject content - Version 1.0 | PDF",1792464624,33]