Sixth Form Course Booklet 2013 - Bromsgrove School

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APPROPRIATE SUBJECTS TO ACCOMPANY MATHEMATICS Physics is a good subject to accompany mathematics for those interested in pursuing science or engineering. Economics, business studies and geography also go well. Mathematics can also accompany lots of other subjects, fitting well into all combinations. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Mathematics A level is essential for further mathematical study, engineering or most physics courses. It is highly desirable for other science courses, business studies or geography. It can lead on to such subjects as law. It is generally seen as a highly desirable A level to have, not least because of its increasing rarity value. Degree level mathematics can lead on to many varied careers, being highly regarded by many employers who value the logical, analytical training and other skills that mathematics develops. For further information contact Mr N C J Riley 73
FURTHER MATHEMATICS WHY STUDY FURTHER MATHEMATICS? Mathematics is a hugely broad subject that includes branches that are utterly different other than that they make use of symbolisation and that they involve logical and analytical processes. Single mathematics A level of necessity concentrates mostly on those topics within the subject that are needed in its role as a service provider for other subjects or further study. Further mathematics enables some appreciation of the breadth of the subject to be developed. It enables abstract ideas to be studied in rather more depth. It enables applied ideas to be studied in depth that will give study of mathematically based higher education courses a flying start. Since able mathematicians can work more quickly through ideas and their mathematics is more advanced at the start of the course, they will not find the single subject particularly challenging; this course gives then something to get their teeth into. AIMS OF THE COURSE 1. To develop interest in and enjoyment of the subject. 2. To develop an appreciation of the breadth and depth of mathematics. 3. To develop an ability to think abstractly and logically in depth. 4. To encourage a sense of achievement in meeting an intellectual challenge. 5. To develop an advanced base for further study. 6. To develop affection for the subject. SKILLS NEEDED FOR AND DEVELOPED IN THE COURSE These are essentially the same as those needed for single mathematics, but developed to a higher degree. Pupils studying further mathematics need to take full responsibility for their own learning and to take initiative when (if) they hit difficulty. REQUIREMENTS FOR STARTING THE COURSE The course is Mathematics A level in the Lower Sixth and Further Mathematics A level in the Upper Sixth. The requirement to start the course is IGCSE Mathematics grade A*, but preferably some mathematical study beyond GCSE, such as the units C1 and C2 (as covered by Set 1 in the Fifth Form). Normally Further Mathematics A level is only studied if a grade A has been achieved in the Lower Sixth or if an A can be guaranteed through retakes in the Upper Sixth. If this is not the case, it is usual to aim for AS Further Mathematics instead, which allows time to concentrate on achieving the A in Mathematics. Course followed: Mathematics Examination Board: Edexcel CONTENT OF THE COURSE UNITS A minimum of six further units are studied in addition to those covered in the Lower Sixth Mathematics A level course. These are a selection from Further Pure Mathematics 1, 2 and 3 Mechanics 3 and 4, Statistics 2 and 3 and Decision Mathematics 1. These ensure that pupils study mathematics to the necessary breadth and depth both to be thoroughly prepared for the study of the subject at university and to have a clear idea of the huge range of its application. 74
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R E G I BROMSGROVE SCHOOL The Sixth
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The A level/BTEC programme The Sixt
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