Mathematics & Further Mathematics
Head of Department: Ms Todorinovic
Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas.
Albert Einstein, German theoretical physicist
Course summary
Within the Mathematics department we aim to challenge every student to reach their full potential in mathematics. The Mathematics department is staffed by nine fully qualified mathematicians.
There are four Mathematics groups - two general A-Level Mathematics groups, one Further Maths group and one AS Core Maths group.
All A level Maths and Further Maths students sit the A Level exam at the end of Year 13.
Facilities
All Maths classrooms are located in Sixth Form Block and department has a class set of chromebooks which are available to Maths students as needed.
Assessment method
Students sit cumulative assessments twice per half term. Both year groups get revision list and assessment schedule at the start of the academic year. Year 12 students have the end of year exam in June and year 13 students have two sets of PPE exams in line with Sixth Form school calendar.
GCSE requirements
A level Mathematics - students require a minimum grade 7 at GCSE.
A Level Further Maths, they need to achieve GCSE grade 8 or better
AS Core Maths, they need to achieve GCSE Higher grade 5 or better.
Enrichment and Extra-Curricular
Maths in Action talk aimed at year 12 students. This is an opportunity for students to hear about many applications of Mathematics and careers related to it. Five engaging and interactive sessions are designed to complement KS5 curriculum. They include a range of topics from statistics and engineering to data science and pure mathematics.
UKMT Senior Maths Challenge - All KS5 students who study Maths are offered the opportunity to compete in this Maths challenge. Students securing gold awards move on to compete in follow-on rounds – Senior Kangaroo and Mathematical Olympiad.
MAT, STEP and TMUA university admission test practice - offered to year 12 students.
A level STEM Enrichment Classes organised and delivered in partnership with St. Paul's independent school; aimed at year 12 and year 13 students.
Mentoring opportunities - Year 12 studnets have the opportunity to be trained as mentors through supporting year 11 GCSE students in preparation for their final exams.
Exam Board
Edexcel A Level Maths Course Specification
In addition to Core Pure 1 and 2 modules, students will study Further Mechanics 1 and Further Mechanics 2.
Edexcel A Level Furher Maths Course Specification
AQA Core Maths course specification
Reading and Resources
Year 12
Edexcel AS and A level Mathematics Pure Mathematics Year 1/AS (year 1) ISBN: 9781292183398 (Pearson)
Edexcel AS and A level Mathematics Statistics & Mechanics Year 1/AS ISBN: 9781292183282 (Pearson)
Year 13
Edexcel A Leve Pure Mathematics Year 2 ISBN 9781292183404
Edexcel A Level Mathematics Statistics and Mechanics Year 2 ISBN 9781446944073
A Level Further Maths
Edexcel AS and A level Further Mathematics Core Pure Mathematics Book 1/AS Textbook + e-book
Publisher: Pearson
ISBN: 9781292183336
Edexcel AS and A level Further Mathematics Further Mechanics 1 Textbook + e-book
Publisher: Pearson
ISBN: 9781292183312
Edexcel AS and A level Further Mathematics Further Mechanics 2 Textbook + e-book
Publisher: Pearson
ISBN: 9781292183329
In the second year, you will need to buy only one additional book:
Edexcel A level Further Mathematics Core Pure Mathematics Book 2 Textbook + e-book
Publisher: Pearson
ISBN: 9781292183343
Reading and Resources
Haberdashers' Adams Maths Department
https://www.examsolutions.net/a-level-maths/edexcel/
Timing the Infinite: The Story of Mathematics by Ian Stewart
Seventeen Equations that Changed the World by Ian Stewart
How to Solve it: A New Aspect o f Mathematical Method by George Polya
The Maths Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained by DK
50 Maths Ideas You Really Need to Know by Tony Crilly
Mathematics Magic and Mystery by Martin Gardner
An Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning: Numbers, Sets and Functions by Peter J Eccles
Fermat's Last Theorem: The Story Of A Riddle That Confounded
The World's Greatest Minds For 358 Years by Simon Singh
Alex's Adventures in Numberland by Alex Bellos