Further Maths A Level (must be chosen with A Level Maths)

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM HOMEWOOD SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM CENTRE FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS*

Applications Open: - 22nd November 2023

Applications Close: - 19th January 2024

Entry Requirements: - Each course has its own entry requirements, please see course descriptions or the prospectus for details.

Option Blocks: - https://www.homewood-school.co.uk/119/options-blocks

Students must select a minimum of three courses, each from a different block

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices.

Open Event: - 22nd November 2023 4pm - 7pm

Open Mornings: - Monday 13th November and Tuesday 14th November 2023, 9:15am - 11.15am

Further mathematics is studied as an additional course to the A-Level Mathematics. Across the two years of the course you will study Core Maths 1, Core Maths 2 and two additional modules. The additional modules will consist of Further Mechanics 1 and Decision Mathematics 1.

• Core Maths in year 1 will look at complex numbers, Argand diagrams, series, roots of polynomials, Volumes of revolution, Matrices, proof by induction and further vectors.
• Core Maths in year 2 will delve deeper into some familiar topics from year 1 plus introduce polar coordinates, Hyperbolic Functions and differential equations.
• Further Mechanics looks at momentum & impulse, work Energy & Power, elastic strings & springs and elastic collisions.
• Decision Mathematics introduces concepts which are heavily linked with computing such as algorithms, graphs & networks, route inspection, linear programming and critical path analysis.

5 GCSE or equivalent grades at 4 or above including a 7 in Mathematics. Students must also study A Level Maths