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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Further Maths

Further Mathematics Edexcel (9FMO)

WHAT THIS COURSE OFFERS YOU

  • It is a challenging qualification, which both extends and deepens your knowledge and understanding beyond the standard A-level Mathematics.
  • This course extends topics covered in A-level Mathematics such as Calculus, Numerical Methods and Vectors, it also broadens your mathematical horizons by introducing topics such as Complex Numbers, Matrices, Hyperbolics and Proof.
  • As well as learning new areas of pure mathematics, you will study further applications of mathematics in mechanics, statistics and decision mathematics.
  • It makes the transition from Sixth Form to university courses that are mathematically rich that much easier, as more of the first year course content will be familiar.

 

  • You’ll enjoy this course if….
    • …you love mathematics.
    • …you like solving problems and can think logically.
    • …you enjoy a challenge.

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • 5 GCSE passes at G4 or higher.
  • G7 or above in GCSE Maths.
  • Over 60% in the Mathematics & Further Mathematics baseline entry tests, taken in the Sixth Form Induction Week in September.

 

ASSESSMENT / CORE MODULES

  • Paper 1 – Pure Further Mathematics 1 – 1.5 hour paper – 25%
  • Paper 2 – Pure Further Mathematics 2 – 1.5 hour paper – 25%
  • Paper 3 – Further Mathematics Option 1 – 1.5 hour paper – 25%
  • Paper 4 – Further Mathematics Option 2 – 1.5 hour paper – 25%
  • Options: Further Pure Mathematics, Further Statistics, Further Mechanics and Decision Mathematics
  • This Further Mathematics course is a 2-year linear course.

 

HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT?

  • Teacher led lessons, to provide essential knowledge and to develop the Mathematical skills needed.
  • Independent learning.
  • Working with other like-minded students.

 

FUTURE PATHWAYS

  • It opens a multitude of options to you afterwards.
  • People with Mathematics degrees and other qualifications can go into: accounting, medicine, engineering, forensic pathology, finance, business, consultancy, teaching, IT, games development, scientific research, programming, civil service, design, construction and astrophysics to name a few…
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