A Level Further Mathematics

Sixth Form Open Evening Subject Presentation - Maths.mp4
Maths.mp4

A level Further Mathematics is designed to broaden and deepen the mathematical knowledge and skills developed when studying A-level Mathematics. It must be studied alongside A level Mathematics and provides a stimulating experience for those who enjoy the subject. All students must study the core aspects and Statistics and mechanics.

A Level Further Mathematics Entry Requirements: This course is only available to students studying A level mathematics with GCSE grade 8 or 9 maths.

A Level Further Mathematics Specification:

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/mathematics/as-and-a-level/further-mathematics-7367

Below are additional resources and a transition task to help prepare you for A Level Further Maths at Cowes Sixth Form


Detailed Specification (pdf file) - https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/mathematics/specifications/AQA-7367-SP-2017.PDF

Past Papers - https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/mathematics/as-and-a-level/further-mathematics-7367/assessment-resources?f.Sub-category%7CF=Sample+papers+and+mark+schemes


Assessment/Exam details

  • Paper 1 – Core content only (2hr exam)

  • Paper 2 – Core content only (2hr exam)

  • Paper 3 – Statistics + Mechanics content (2hr exam)

  • Full details of what is assessed in each exam at this link

Textbook

  • Head Start to A Level Maths by CGP (£5,95)

AQA F Maths.PDF

Below are additional resources and a transition task to help prepare you for A Level Maths at Cowes Sixth Form. Please complete the bridging support during the summer and present to your maths teacher in your first maths session at Cowes Sixth Form

HomeLearning-Pack_A-Level-Bridging_Algebra_Contents-page.pdf

EQUIPMENT

Casio FX-991EX – Scientific Calculator – all students must have - link

Casio GRAPHICAL Calculator CG50 (not essential due to high purchase price) - link


WIDER READING LIST


Books

Head Start to A Level Maths by CGP (£5,95)

  • Why do buses come in threes? – Rob Easterway

  • Fermat’s Last Theorem – Simon Singh

  • Numbers and Proofs - Allenby

  • What if? – Randall Munroe

  • Alex’s Adventures in Numberland – Alex Bellos

  • The Simpsons and their Mathematical Secrets – Simon Singh


Websites


https://www.khanacademy.org/

TL Maths – Videos on each topic from the New A-Level Spec of 2017 - link


TED Talk – Inside the mind of a master procrastinator - link

TED Talk – How we are teaching computers to understand pictures - link

Your life in weeks by Tim Urban - https://waitbutwhy.com/2014/05/life-weeks.html

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STEP Support Programme

Website: https://maths.org/step/welcome

Key stages: key stage 5

Description: the STEP Support Programme is offered by the University of Cambridge to help university applicants develop their advanced mathematical problem-solving skills and prepare for STEP mathematics exams. Assessments are downloadable.

Registration: not required


Underground Maths

Website: https://undergroundmathematics.org/

Key stages: key stage 5

Description: a range of interactive tasks and questions linked to the A level maths and further maths curriculums.

Registration: not required