Examination Board   University of London (EDEXCEL)

Syllabus Numbers   AS   8371 A2   9371 AS   8372 (Further Maths)

Assessment Modules for AS
 
Each module constitutes a single assessment unit and are equally weighted
Module S1 Statistics 1
Module C1  Core 1
Module C2  Core 2

Assessment Modules for A2
Each module constitutes a single assessment unit and are equally weighted

Module M1 Mechanics
Module C3 Core 3
Module C4 Core 4

Assessment Modules for AS Further Maths.

Module S2     Statistics 2
Module M2     Mechanics 2
Module FP 1   Further Pure Mathematics 1

Skills Required
Good algebraic skills, especially the manipulation of formulas, an analytical mind and good communication skills

Summary of Contents
S1  Models in probability, representing data, correlation and regression, discrete random  variables and the normal distribution.
Cl  Manipulation of surds and indices, quadratic equations, sketching graphs, coordinate  geometry, series and sequences, differentiation and integration.
C2  Polynomials, trigonometry and graphing of trigonometry functions, logarithms, the binomial expansion, series, differentiation and integration.
M1 Vectors, kinematics, Newton's Laws of Motion, resolving forces and moments.
C3 Algebraic fractions, exponential functions, numerical methods, transformation of graphs,  further trigonometry and differentiation.
C4 Partial fractions coordinate geometry, binomial expansion, differentiation, integration and vectors. 

Calculators
Calculators are not allowed for Core 1.   For all other modules, a scientific calculator is essential. The department will advise on specific calculators that are not permitted.

Career Pathways
Accountancy, Business, Finance, Management, Engineering and other scientific fields are amongst some of the career paths students can enter with a qualification in AS or A2 Mathematics