WHAT WILL I STUDY? At AS students study many interesting areas of mathematics not covered in A Level Mathematics. They will discover imaginary numbers, learn about matrices and how they are used to describe transformations. Students will study quadratic equations in more detail, and explore conic sections. The Applied Mathematics modules are Decision Mathematics, and include the study of algorithms and networks; students learn what they are and how they are used, for example how a Sat Nav works out the quickest route between two places. At A2 one module relates to Pure Mathematics. Students will deepen their study of complex numbers, learn about hyperbolic functions and how they can be used in calculus, explore proof by induction and various ways of summing sequences. The Applied Mathematics modules are Statistics 2, which develops much of what is learned in AS Mathematics, and Mechanics 2, and introduces ideas such as work, energy and power and covers the mathematics of circular motion. If students are interested there is the option of taking Further Pure 3 instead of Statistics 2. This module studies differential equations which are widely used in science and engineering. HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED? The entire course is assessed by examination. WHERE NEXT? Further Mathematics is a well recognised qualification that universities value in students taking science or engineering degrees. If students are intending to study mathematics, physics or engineering at University, it introduces many ideas they will encounter there and will greatly help their studies.
Name: Further Mathematics Qualification title: - Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding - Created 20160928 09:30:49 Updated 20160928 09:38:55
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