AS Further Mathematics (7366) Specification - Version 1.2 - 11 January 2018

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AS Further Mathematics (7366) specification outlining the curriculum, assessment structure, and administrative requirements for teaching from September 2017 and for exams from 2018 onwards. Includes an overview of subject content with overarching themes, compulsory elements, and optional application areas such as mechanics, statistics, and discrete mathematics. Covers scheme of assessment aims, assessment objectives and weightings, general administration such as entries, grades, and resits, and appendices with mathematical notation and formulae.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages50

Reading Time2 h 6 min

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Introduction

Why choose AQA for AS 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

AS FURTHER MATHEMATICS (7366) Speciﬁcation For teaching from September 2017 onwards For exams in 2018 onwards Version 1.2 11 January 2018 Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Why choose AQA for AS 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 16 3.4 Optional application 2 – statistics 18 3.5 Optional application 3 – discrete mathematics 21 4 Scheme of assessment 25 4.1 Aims 25 4.2 Assessment objectives 26 4.3 Assessment weightings 27 5 General administration 29 5.1 Entries and codes 29 5.2 Overlaps with other qualifications 29 5.3 Awarding grades and reporting results 29 5.4 Re-sits and shelf life 29 5.5 Previous learning and prerequisites 30 5.6 Access to assessment: diversity and inclusion 30 5.7 Working with AQA for the first time 30 5.8 Private candidates 31 5.9 Use of calculators 31 6 Appendix A: mathematical notation 33 6.1 Set notation 33 6.2 Miscellaneous symbols 34 6.3 Operations 35 6.4 Functions 36 6.5 Exponential and logarithmic functions 37 6.6 Trigonometric functions 38 6.7 Complex numbers (Further Maths only) 38 6.9 Vectors 39 6.10 Differential equations (Further Maths only) 40 6.11 Probability and statistics 40 6.12 Mechanics 42 7 Appendix B: mathematical formulae and identities 43 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 • We will write to you if there are significant changes to the specification. 1 Introduction 1.1 Why choose AQA for AS 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/7366 to see all)[ ](Visit aqa.org.uk/7366 to see all)[aqa.org.uk/7366](Visit aqa.org.uk/7366 to see all)[ to see all](Visit aqa.org.uk/7366 to see all) our teaching resources. They include: • route maps to allow you to plan how to deliver the specification in the way that will best suit you and your students • teaching guidance to outline clearly the possible scope of teaching and learning • lesson plans and homework sheets tailored to this specification • tests and assessments that will allow you to measure the development of your students as they work through the content • textbooks that are approved by AQA • training courses to help you deliver AQA Mathematics qualifications • subject expertise courses for all teachers, from newly-qualified teachers who are just getting started, to experienced teachers looking for fresh inspiration. • training courses to help you deliver AQA Further Mathematics qualifications • subject expertise courses for all teachers, from newly qualified teachers who are just getting started to experienced teachers looking for fresh inspiration. Preparing for exams [Visit](Visit aqa.org.uk/7366 for everything)[ ](Visit aqa.or

FAQs

When does this AS Further Mathematics (7366) specification apply for teaching and exams?

It states teaching from September 2017 onwards and exams in 2018 onwards.

What subject areas are included in the optional application sections?

The specification includes optional application 1 – mechanics, optional application 2 – statistics, and optional application 3 – discrete mathematics.

What does the document cover regarding assessment?

It provides a scheme of assessment with aims, assessment objectives, and assessment weightings, along with related guidance such as how results are analysed and reported.

Oct 20, 2026

Uploaded by jayni