Further Maths
| Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term | |
| Year 12 | Pure Mathematics 1 Statistics and Mechanics 1 |
Statistics and Mechanics 2 Pure Mathematics 2 |
Pure Mathematics 2 |
| Skills | AO1 is about using and applying standard techniques. AO2 is about reasoning, interpreting and communicating mathematically. |
AO1 and AO2 AO3 is about solving problems with a much greater focus on solving non-routine problems in mathematical and nonmathematical contexts. |
AO1, AO2, AO3 |
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Assessment |
Initial assessment AS Level Paper 1 and 2 (not live exam) | A Level Paper 1 and 3 (not live exam) | A Level Paper 1, 2 and 3 (not live exam) |
| Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term | |
| Year 13 | FM Core Pure 1 FM Core Pure 2 |
Option 1 Paper 3 (Two from Pure, Decision, Statistics or Mechanics) Option 2 Paper 4 (Two following on from earlier options) |
Revision |
| Skills | AO1, AO2, AO3 | AO1, AO2, AO3 | AO1, AO2, AO3 |
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Assessment |
FM A Level Paper 1 (not live exam) | FM A Level Paper 1 and 2 (not live exam) and Applied Papers – Further Mathematics Options 1 and 2 | Paper 1: Core Pure 1 - 1.5 hrs Paper 2: Core Pure 2 - 1.5 hrs Paper 3: Further Mathematics Option 1 - 1.5 hrs Paper 4: Further Mathematics Option 2 - 1.5 hrs |
Entry Requirements
7 in GCSE Maths.
Exam Board
PEARSON A LEVEL FURTHER MATHEMATICS
What three things should I do to further my independent learning of this subject?
1. Practise how to construct a mathematical proof, including the equations of motion, and show differentiation from first principles.
2. Be familiar with the Large Data set – understand what data it contains, and what anomalies.
3. Be familiar with available software – geogebra, desmos and know how to effectively use your calculator.