There will be three units, each accounting for 1/3 of the AS qualification, which itself will account for 40% of the A Level qualification.

All units are compulsory

None of the papers require any knowledge of A2 Mathematics, however, the final assessment will assume knowledge of AS mathematics.

Each paper will comprise a number of short and longer, both structured and unstructured questions, which may be set on any part of the subject content of the unit. A number of questions will assess learners' understanding of more than one topic from the subject content. Each unit will be examined with the aid of a calculator.

AS Unit 1: Further Pure Mathematics A

Written examination: 1 hours 30 minutes (70 marks) - 13.3% of A-Level qualification

This module will deepen and broaden your understanding of pure mathematics. It will extend your knowledge of algebra, functions and vectors, while also introducing you to new, very important topics such as complex numbers, matrices and methods of proof.

AS Unit 2: Further Statistics A 

Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes (70 marks) - 13.3% of A-level qualification 

This module will broaden your understanding of statistical distributions and statistical inference. Specifically, you will be introduced to important statistical models such as the Poisson process and the exponential distribution. You will also look at models for “goodness of fit” such as Spearman’s rank and Chi-squared.

AS Unit 3: Further Mechanics A 

Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes (70 marks) - 13.3% of A-level qualification 

This unit will extend your knowledge of mechanical models to cover momentum and impulse - Hooke’s Law, Work, Energy, Power and circular motion. In addition, you will be introduced to the application of calculus to vectors that model motion.

NOTE: There are no longer options modules in further mathematics. From September 2017, all students will study the same modules in all centres. In addition to this, the new AS qualification will now account for 40% of the overall A-level qualification.

To access full details about the new specifications (maths and further maths) please use the following link:

http://www.wjec.co.uk/qualifications/mathematics/r-mathematics-gce-2017/ 

Note: Due to specification changes and timetable constraints it will not be possible to study AS and A2 Further Maths simultaneously for the academic year 2017 – 2018.

Individual Subject Entry Requirements A/A* in GCSE Mathe

Three written exams

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