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Further Mathematics
Board: Edexcel
Specification: AS 8372 and A2 9372
Introduction
Further Mathematics is a very demanding course and not for the faint hearted. Nonetheless, with this caveat aside, for those interested in pursuing Mathematics or another quantitative subject at university or those curious about modern mathematical methods, it is an excellent choice.
The course structure
Modules are assessed through written examinations, all lasting one and half hours, with an equal weighting of modules. There is no coursework component.
AS
|
Unit (code) |
Method |
Time |
Contribution |
|
|
AS |
Advanced |
|||
|
FP1 (6674) |
Written exam |
1½ hours |
33% |
16.67% |
|
Any other module |
Written exam |
1½ hours |
33% |
16.67% |
|
Any other module |
Written exam |
1½ hours |
33% |
16.67% |
Candidates must sit FP1, a Pure Mathematics paper, and two other Mathematics papers that do not contribute to their Mathematics A-level.
A2
To complete an A-level in Further Mathematics, a candidate must have three AS Further Mathematics units and three other units, one of which must be either FP2 or FP3.
Main topics
FP1: mathematical induction, introduction to complex numbers, introduction to conic sections: the parabola and rectangular hyperbola, numerical methods (e.g. the Newton-Raphson method), introduction to matrices
FP2: elementary complex analysis (e.g. Euler's formula), first-order variable inseparable differential equations, second-order linear differential equations, polar coordinates, Maclaurin's and Taylor's series
FP3: conic sections (the ellipse, eccentricity), vectors, matrices, hyperbolic functions
Am I suited?
Further Mathematics will only suit those students who expect a high grade in Mathematics A-level. Students who enjoy problem solving and abstract thought will find it a rewarding course.
Where does it lead?
Good universities wanting a discriminating criterion for Mathematics, Natural Science and other quantitative subjects such as Economics will look favourably upon a high grade in Further Mathematics.
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