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FURTHER MATHEMATICS SPECIFICATION A Level AQA Further Mathematics (7367) OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE Further Maths is a second A Level qualification in Mathematics. It is aimed at students who intend to pursue subjects beyond the sixth form that have a high mathematical content, such as Mathematics itself, Sciences, Finance and Computing. It extends many of the concepts covered in the A Level Maths course. While it is not necessarily a prerequisite for many degree courses, it is seen as highly desirable, especially by Russell Group universities. Students wishing to study Further Maths must also choose the single A Level Maths option. CONTENT AND ASSESSMENT Mathematical argument, language and proof; Problem solving; Mathematical modelling Pure Maths Proof, Complex Numbers, Matrices, Further Algebra and Functions, Further Calculus, Further Vectors, Polar Coordinates, Hyperbolic Functions, Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Numerical Methods, Coordinate Geometry. Plus two applied options from Statistics Discrete and Continuous Random Variables, Expectation, Poisson Distribution, Chi Tests, Exponential Distribution, Inference. Mechanics Dimensional Analysis, Momentum and Collisions, Work, Energy and Power, Circular Motion, Centres of Mass. 42
Discrete Maths Graph Theory, Networks, Linear Programming, Critical Path Analysis, Game Theory, Group Theory. Assessment is by three 2-hour written exam papers (each worth 33⅓%): Two Pure Maths plus one applied paper. METHODS OF STUDY Students are taught by teacher exposition, group work, class discussion, investigation and individual research and practice. SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE COURSE Students wishing to study Further Maths must also choose the single A Level Maths option. 43
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