In Year one, students study three modules, one pure mathematics module and two applied modules. The pure module covers areas such as complex numbers with an introduction to imaginary numbers, coordinate geometry of a parabola and a rectangular hyperbola, matrix algebra, numerical methods, series and proof by induction. The applied modules offered to the students in Year one are Decision 1 and Decision 2. Decision 1 explores algorithms and algorithms on graphs. Students are also introduced to the critical path analysis and linear programming. Decision 2 looks into solutions to various problems such as the transportation problem, allocation (assignment) problem, and the travelling salesman problem. Students also delve into further linear programming. Students are introduced to game theory and dynamic programming. In Year Two, students study a further three modules, one pure mathematics module and two applied modules. The pure module involves further exploring of complex numbers, dealing with second order differential equations, Maclaurin and Taylor series and polar coordinates. The applied modules offered to students in Year two are Mechanics 2 and Statistics 2. Mechanics 2 consists of kinematics of a particle moving in a plane, work, energy and power, collisions and the centre of mass. In Statistics 2, students look at different techniques of working out the probability distributions such as the Binomial and Poisson distribution.
Name: Mathematics (Further) Qualification title: GCE A level Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment The course is externally assessed by Edexcel at the end of the each year. Each examination series will consist of 3 papers for hour and a half each. We have interim assessments at the end of each unit throughout the course. Awarding - Created 20160317 14:39:33 Updated 20160317 14:39:33
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Copleston High School
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Copleston Road Town: Ipswich