123 MATHEMAT ICS Mathematics Further Mathematics NEW A

1/23 MATHEMAT ICS Mathematics & Further Mathematics NEW A 2 Specifications!

2/23 MATHEMAT ICS Mathematics & Further Mathematics Will I take AS? No. This is a two year A 2 course.

Mathematics 3/23 MATHEMAT ICS A 2 Mathematics at Bourne Grammar School

Mathematics 4/23 MATHEMAT ICS What are the class sizes? Yr 12 - typically 20 students Yr 13 – typically 14 students Now that A Level is a 2 year linear course we expect class sizes to be somewhere in between

Mathematics 5/23 MATHEMAT ICS Which teachers will I get? Each group may have two teachers, delivering the three elements studied: Pure, Mechanics and Statistics. Nearly all of our Mathematics teachers deliver A level, and they will have over a century of experience between them.

Mathematics 6/23 MATHEMAT ICS What are the lessons like? “It’s quite independent, but there is always help available” “Maths GCSE but harder, more direct help from teacher due to smaller class sizes” “A lot more relaxed, more independent learning”

Mathematics 7/23 MATHEMAT ICS What does the course consist of? Examinations are in May/June. The three elements covered are: Pure Mathematics, Statistics and Mechanics (9 one hour periods taught over two weeks).

Mathematics 8/23 MATHEMAT ICS What is the homework load like? “A lot higher than I expected” “Not too heavy” “It’s a fairly large amount. However, it is more rewarding and more of a necessity in order to understand the lessons”

Mathematics 9/23 MATHEMAT ICS What is the exam like? Exam Board OCR: Three 2 hour papers:

Mathematics 10/23 MATHEMAT ICS What equipment will I need? We will provide you with an A 4 ring binder containing all the notes and room for examples for the course. Apart from the obvious (pens, pencil etc. ) you must have: • CASIO fx-991 EX calculator is mandatory for this course • We purchase a stock of these in September which will be available to buy at a reduced price • An A 4 notebook or file paper on which to do your working

Mathematics 11/23 MATHEMAT ICS What subjects go well with Maths? Physics – students taking Physics usually find the Mechanics element of Mathematics straightforward due to the large degree of shared content. Chemistry, Economics, – have a large mathematics content.

Mathematics 12/23 MATHEMAT ICS Are the classes put in sets? NO - Further Mathematics students are taught as a separate group, the remaining groups are mixed ability.

Mathematics 13/23 MATHEMAT ICS How much harder is it than GCSE? “A lot of GCSE is repeated, and if you are good at algebra the transition is a lot easier”. “It’s a big jump but you get used to the change very quickly” “It’s not a massive jump as long as you’re willing to work hard and review the work done in class”

Mathematics 14/23 MATHEMAT ICS Is there support if I am struggling? YES – All our teachers are very supportive and want the best outcome for their students. Support can be given informally, at break, lunch and after school. Just ask your teacher. If they say no – support is available every lunchtime in room M 5.

15/23 FURTHER MATHEMATICS Further Mathematics A 2 Further Mathematics at Bourne Grammar School

16/23 FURTHER MATHEMATICS Further Mathematics How much harder is it compared to GCSE or A level Mathematics? “Not as much as you would expect. You start on easier modules and ease into it slowly. ” “Quite a lot more work and quite a bit harder so you have to work quite a bit harder. ”

17/23 FURTHER MATHEMATICS Further Mathematics Which teachers will I get? Each group may have two teachers, delivering the three elements studied: Pure, Mechanics and Statistics. Generally, our most experienced teachers deliver the Further Mathematics A level.

18/23 FURTHER MATHEMATICS Further Mathematics What degree/university courses is Further Mathematics useful for? It is a prerequisite for Mathematics at Durham and Warwick University, and looked upon favourably by other Universities for any degree with a high Mathematical content.

19/23 FURTHER MATHEMATICS Further Mathematics What is the homework load like? “Reasonable. ” “Less than other subjects. Especially essay based ones. ” “Quite a lot, because with maths, to learn you have to practice a lot. ”

20/23 FURTHER MATHEMATICS Further Mathematics What are the lessons like? “You will always have to try hard: no lapse in concentration. ” “You get quite a lot done and they move quite quickly. ” “Structured well – teaching new methods followed by practice; which ideally you should continue in your free time. ”

21/23 FURTHER MATHEMATICS Further Mathematics What does the course consist of? Further Pure mathematics, Further Mechanics and Further Statistics. Further Pure may contribute between a half and three quarters of the course. Students may self-study additional modules (18 one hour periods taught over two weeks).

Mathematics 22/23 MATHEMAT ICS What is the exam like? Exam Board OCR: (minimum) Four 90 minute papers: Taught Optional self-study

23/23 MATHEMAT ICS Mathematics & Further Mathematics This presentation can be accessed through the department web-site: https: //mathematics. bourne-grammar. lincs. sch. uk