Transcript AS Further Maths

East Norfolk College
Mathematics Department
The following pages will guide you through the
AS and A2 Maths and Further Maths courses
offered by the college
1st year
AS Course – Core 1 & 2, Statistics 1:
Leading to A2 in the 2nd year
2nd year
A2 Courses
Core 3 & 4, Discrete 1
Or
Core 3 & 4, Mechanics 1
Core Maths
This extends the work covered at GCSE in
areas such as algebra and trigonometry
and introduces calculus.
Statistics (taken by all students in yr 1)
Statistical techniques based on probability
theory are used for analysing data, to
explain observations and help make rational
decisions.
It is designed primarily for students who
wish to study the applications of statistical
techniques to biology, business studies,
psychology, economics, management and
the humanities.
Discrete Maths (optional course taken in yr 2)
The course aims to enable students to
appreciate the role of mathematics in
developing techniques to solve problems
related to today’s technological developments
and optimisation problems in business and
commerce.
It is designed primarily for students who wish to
study the applications of mathematical methods
to business studies, computing, economics,
management and related studies.
Mechanics (optional course taken in yr 2)
The motion of bodies under the action of various
forces are considered and situations which occur
in science and engineering are modelled
mathematically.
It is designed primarily for students who wish to
study the applications of mathematical skills to the
physical sciences or technology.
When you enrol in September you will have to
decide which option you will probably want to do in
the 2nd year.
(You can change your mind at the end of year1)
Choose a course most suitable for you
•
A course containing Discrete Maths
Goes well with:
Biology, Geography, Psychology, Chemistry,
Accountancy, Business Studies, Computing
or any Arts subject
• A course containing Mechanics
Goes well with:
Physics, Engineering, Architecture &
Technology
Further Maths
• If you are considering studying maths at
university then you are advised to study Further
Maths
• You must have a keen interest in maths and
have obtained at least a A and preferably an A*
at higher level.
• You will take 6 modules in the 1st year and a
further 6 in the 2nd year
Further Maths
In year 1 you will attend maths classes in two blocks.
Yr 1
Single Maths Class
Further Maths Class
Core 1
Statistics 1
Core 2
Mechanics 1
Mechanics 2
Further Pure 1
Further Maths
In year 2 you will again attend maths classes in two
blocks.
Yr 2
Single Maths Class
Further Maths Class
Core 3
Core 4
Discrete 1
Statistics 2 or Discrete 2
Further Pure 2
Mechanics 3 or
Further Pure 3
2013 results
A2 Maths
AS Maths
AS Use of Maths
100% pass rate
66% grades A*,A or B
91% pass rate
46% grades A or B
93% pass rate
5% grades A or B
A2 Further Maths
AS Further Maths
100% pass rate
72% grades A*,A or B
95% pass rate
56% grades A or B
Departmental Resources
• All students receive a textbook especially written
for each module.
• Set of course notes
• Access to the maths intranet.
• Graphic calculators are used extensively.
Contents of Maths Web Site on the College Network
• The college maths web site contains a very large
number of student resources.
• Past Papers and revision material.
• Tests , Formula sheets & Calculator Programs
• Maths Software
• Internet Links to Maths Sites
• H.E. Maths Sites & Careers
• Maths library books and videos
• Maths Web Site
Calculators
• Graphic calculators are useful for displaying
graphs, statistical analysis and can be
programmed. The Sharp model; has a very user
friendly display as seen below. The college can
order them in bulk for approximately £42. They
cannot however be used in the exams for Core 1.
• They can be sold back at the end of the course
for £20 .
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Employment Prospects
• A recent survey in the Guardian stated that job applicants
with an A level in maths could expect on average to earn
10% more than those who did not.
• The range of jobs where a mathematical background is
desirable is vast. A small number of areas are indicated:
engineering
finance
genetics
insurance
radiotherapy operational research
physiotherapy
pharmacy
I.T.
statistical analysis
services
psychology
electronics
surveying
all branches of science
geology
economics
management