Finham Park School

Maths

Mathematics
Entry Requirements	A*- B at GCSE Mathematics.
Assessment	Exam Board: EdExcel AS: All students take Core 1 and Core 2 modules. Core 1: Algebra and functions, Co-ordinate geometry, Sequences and series, Differentiation, Integration. Core 2: Algebra and functions, Co-ordinate geometry, Sequences and series, Trigonometry, Exponentials and logarithms, Differentiation, Integration. Students take Applied Mathematics module Statistics 1 Statistics 1: Probability, Correlation, Regression, Normal distribution. A2: All students take Core 3 and Core 4 modules Core 3: Algebra and functions, Trigonometry, Exponentials and logarithms, Differentiation, Numerical methods. Core 4: Algebra and functions, Co-ordinate geometry, Sequences and series, Differentiation, Integration, Vectors. Mechanics 1: Vectors in mechanics, Kinematics, Newton's laws of motion, Moments.

Further Mathematics
Entry Requirements	A*or A at GCSE Mathematics. The pace for this course is demanding but students find the course challenging and rewarding.
Assessment	Exam Board: AQA AS: In addition to following the Mathematics AS/A2 course and all its modules, all students take Further Pure 1 and two applied units, one of which is Decision Mathematics 1, the other applied module is likely to be Mechanics 2. A2: All students take a further three modules from Further Pure 2, Further Pure 3, Statistics 2, Mechanics 3

Additional Mathematics
Entry Requirements	Students wishing to take the Free Standing Mathematics Qualification (FSMQ) in Additional Mathematics qualification need to have studied GCSE at Higher Level and achieved a grade C or above. Students wishing to take the course should discuss their suitability with their Mathematics teacher.
Assessment	This course will take your understanding of Mathematics from GCSE to a higher level and smooth the transition to studying Mathematics at AS Level. The qualification is awarded at level 3, so is graded in the same way as an Advanced Level qualification and earns UCAS points. This course would suit students who would like to study Mathematics at AS level but feel that they do not yet have sufficient skills or the confidence to embark on the AS course. This is a one year course and would allow students to continue with an AS in Mathematics in year 13. The structure of the course gives an introduction to Calculus, reinforces Algebraic skills and Co-ordinate Geometry. The FSMQ is examined through a single 2 hour paper taken in the summer.