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The course is designed for students keen on mathematics and typically requires study across both mathematics and further mathematics units. Learners complete four exam papers at the end of Year 13, including two compulsory Core Pure Mathematics papers and two options covering Further Mechanics and Decision Mathematics, with topics spanning matrices, complex numbers, calculus, momentum and graphs, algorithms, and linear programming.","FURTHER MATHEMATICS  \nGordon’s  \nSixth Form  \nA LEVEL  \nWhat is Further Mathematics?  \nFurther Mathematics is a challenging A Level qualification which both broadens and deepens the work covered inA Level Mathematics.  \nWho can take Further Mathematics?  \nThose students who are especially keen on Mathematics and are looking to study a  \nmathematics-rich degree at university should consider taking A Level Further Mathematics. Students will need to study forA Levels in both Mathmatics and Further Mathmatics.  \nWhich units will I study for Further Mathematics?  \nDuring the course you will study 4 units. Papers 1 and 2 contain compulsory units:  \nPaper 1 Core Pure Mathematics 1  \nPaper 2 Core Pure Mathematics 2  \nPapers 3 and 4 contain optional units. Gordon’s School is offering the following units:  \nPaper 3 Further Mechanics 1  \nPaper 4 Decision Mathematics 1  \n• You will be able to study a wider range of applied mathematics relevant to your future choice of degree/employment.  \n• It enables students to distinguish themselves as able mathematicians in the university and employment market.  \n• It makes the transition to a mathematics-rich university course easier.  \n• Some prestigious university courses will only accept students with Further Mathematics qualifications.  \n• You will probably end up earning more than the rest of us!  \nIn the words of university students  \n“Students with Further Mathematics have less work to do. I had to learn stuff they already knew and therefore they had more time on the new topics.”  \n“The people I know who didn’t do Further Mathematics found some topics difficult because they had never seen them before and, because of the schedule at university, each topic takes only one lecture.”  \nAny student planning to take a mathematics-rich degree (this covers avery wide range of academic areas-engineering, sciences, computing, finance, economics etc, as well as mathematics itself) will benefit enormously from taking A Level Further Mathematics.  \nWhy Study Further Mathematics?  \nThere are many good reasons to take Further  \nMathematics:  \n• Students overwhelmingly find itto be an enjoyable, rewarding, stimulating and empowering experience.  \n• For someone who enjoys mathematics, it provides a challenge and a chance to explore new and/or more sophisticated mathematical concepts.  \n• It will deepen your knowledge and understanding of pure mathematics.  \nStudents who are not planning to study for mathematics-rich degrees but who are keen on mathematics will find Further Mathematics avery enjoyable course and having a Further Mathematics qualification identifies students as having excellent analytical skills, whatever area they planto study or work within.  \nFurther Mathematics introduces students to a varied range of new topics, such as...  \nCore Pure Mathematics  \nComplex numbers, polar coordinates, matrices, proof, differential equations, vectors, calculus and hyperbolic functions.  \nMechanics  \nMomentum and Impulse, Collisions, Centres of Mass, Work and Energy, Elastic Strings and Springs  \nDecision Mathematics  \nAlgorithms and Graph Theory, Algorithms on  \nGraphs, Critical Path Analysis, Linear Programming.  \nThe flowchart below will help you to decide whether or not you should consider studying Further Mathematics.  \nFAQ’s  \nWhat GCSE Maths grade will I need to do the course?  \nA minimum of a grade 8.  \nHow will I be assessed?  \nAll examinations will take place in May/June at the end of Year 13.  \n\n| Paper 1 | 1½ hours | 75 marks |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Paper 2 | 1½ hours | 75 marks |\n| Paper 3 | 1½ hours | 75 marks |\n| Paper 4 | 1½ hours | 75 marks |\n\nFurther help  \nIf you would like any further information about studying Further Mathematics please speak to Mr Eaden or goto the following websites:  \nFurther Mathematics Support Programme  \n[www.furthermaths.org. uk/students](www.furthermaths.org. uk/students)  \nEdexcel Exam Board  \n[http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/](http://qualificat","cbCairN4lyHcbh5k","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairN4lyHcbh5k","pdf",1995049,1,8,"English","en",105,"# What is Further Mathematics?\n# Who can take Further Mathematics?\n# Which units will I study for Further Mathematics?\n# Why Study Further Mathematics?\n# Core Pure Mathematics\n# Mechanics\n# Decision Mathematics\n# How will I be assessed?\n## Exam papers and marks\n# FAQ’s\n## What GCSE Maths grade will I need?\n## How will I be assessed?\n# Further help\n# Course details","[{\"question\":\"What is A Level Further Mathematics and how does it differ from A Level Mathematics?\",\"answer\":\"Further Mathematics broadens and deepens the work covered in A Level Mathematics by introducing more challenging and sophisticated concepts across pure and applied topics.\"},{\"question\":\"Who should consider taking Further Mathematics at Sixth Form?\",\"answer\":\"Students who are especially keen on mathematics and want to study a mathematics-rich degree at university should consider it, as it helps with the transition and signals strong analytical ability.\"},{\"question\":\"How are students assessed and which exam papers are required?\",\"answer\":\"All four exams are taken at the end of Year 13, with Paper 1 and Paper 2 as compulsory Core Pure Mathematics (1 and 2), and Paper 3 and Paper 4 as optional units (Further Mechanics 1 and Decision Mathematics 1).\"}]","FURTHER MATHEMATICS - 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