Examination Board: Edexcel

Specification Code: 8FM0

Subject Content

Further Mathematics AS is an additional subject to A-Level Maths and must be taken in conjunction with it.

AS Further Mathematics builds on the skills, knowledge and understanding studied at GCSE mathematics alongside the subject content for A-Level Mathematics.  Assessments are designed to reward students for demonstrating the ability to provide responses that draw together different areas of their knowledge, skills and understanding from across the full course of study for the AS level Further Mathematics qualification and also from across the A-Level Mathematics qualification. Problem-solving, proof and mathematical modelling will be assessed in Further Mathematics in the context of the wider knowledge which students taking AS Further Mathematics will have studied.

 AS Further Mathematics consists of two external examinations sat in the summer of Year 12:

Paper 1 - Core Pure Mathematics

It may contain questions on any topics from the Core Mathematics content. This makes up 50% of the final grade.

• Topic 1 | Proof 
• Topic 2 | Complex Numbers
• Topic 3 | Matrices 
• Topic 4 | Further algebra and functions
• Topic 5 | Further Calculus 
• Topic 6 | Further Vectors 

Paper 2 - Further Mathematics options 

Students take 2 of the following options. Each option represents 25% of the final grade.

• Further Statistics
• Decision Mathematics
• Further Mechanics

Assessment Details

Students are assessed on their current learning through half-termly assessments.

There are also several opportunities in year 12 for formal assessments. This is used to inform current levels and predictions.

To be successful, students will need to be able to:

• Be organised and self-motivated
• Be hardworking
• Represent situations mathematically and understand the relationship between problems in context and mathematical models that may be applied to solve them
• Use technology, such as calculators and computers, effectively and recognise when it may be inappropriate to use them
• Construct mathematical proofs
• Make deductions and inferences and draw conclusions by using mathematical reasoning 
• Read and comprehend articles concerning applications of mathematics and communicate their understanding 
• Be able to link ideas and concepts to tackle more complex problems
• Read and comprehend mathematical arguments, including justifications of methods and formulae, and communicate their understanding 
• Be rigorous in their mathematical arguments
• Be good at problem-solving

Additional Equipment Recommended

• Casio fx-991EX Classwiz calculator or fx-CG50-S-UH - Colour Graphic Calculator | CASIO

What can I do to support my child at home?

• Encourage and support your child to prepare for external and external exams. Support them by providing an environment that they can work successfully in.
• Help them to be organised and meet deadlines.
• Encourage an interest in the subject in the wider world. How can maths help them outside school?
• Research jobs and careers that use maths.

Websites

• www.physicsandmathstutor.com/
• www.mathsgenie.co.uk/
• sites.google.com/view/tlmaths/home
• mathsaurus.com/
• examsolutions.net/
• mymaths.co.uk/

Books

• Pearson Edexcel AS and A-Level maths practice book

 Desmos Graphing

• Apple
• Android

Teaching Staff Contact Details

Head of Maths

Mr Brawn - jbrawn@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk

Second in Maths

Mr Krynauw- rkrynauw@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk

KS5 Maths Coordinator

Mrs Evans - levans@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk

Teacher of Maths

Mrs Axtell Powell - jaxtell-powell@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk

Teacher of Maths

Mr Macpherson - hmacpherson@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk