Core Pure Mathematics
May contain questions on any topic from the Pure Mathematics content.
Calculators can be used in the assessment.
At St Edmund’s College, A Level Further Mathematics is a popular choice for our most able mathematicians and we have established a strong track record of exceptional results.
Our Mathematics Department offers high levels of support, including in-depth revision schemes. You will have access to six specialised Mathematics rooms, equipped with computing facilities and tablets.
Enrichment opportunities at St Ed’s include:
- UK Mathematics Challenges (UKMC) and Team Challenges
- National UKMC Competition in London
- Algebra certificate
- Mathematics clinic
- Mathematics games
- Maths Challenge preparation
| Head of Department | Mrs H Fraser BSc PGCE (East Anglia) |
| Syllabus | Edexcel |
Course structure
Over the two years, the A Level Further Mathematics course covers nine topics:
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Assessment
There are three external assessments which are completed at the end of Rhetoric II (Year 13):
Paper 1 and 2 - 25% each 1.5 hours written
Paper 3 and 4 - 25% each 1.5 hours written
Paper 3 and 4 have the following options and students will study 2 of:
- Further Pure Mathematics 1
- Further Mechanics 1
- Further Statistics 1
- Decision Mathematics 1
- Further Pure Mathematics 2
- Further Mechanics 1
- Further Statistics 1
- Decision Mathematics 1
- Further Statistics 2
- Further Mechanics 2
- Decision Mathematics 2
