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Further Mathematics

Content overview

In year 12, students are required to follow FP1 as the compulsory unit. In addition, they are required
to choose two optional units from M1, M2, M3, S1, S2, S3 and D1.

In year 13, students are required to follow FP2 or FP3 as the compulsory unit. In addition, they are
required to choose two optional units from FP2, FP3, M1, M2, M3, S1, S2, S3 and D1 provided the
unit is not already taken in year 12 for this subject.

Any optional unit selected for Mathematics will not be considered as an optional unit for Further
Mathematics by Edexcel.

The optional subjects offered may change according to the necessity of the teacher and students still
complying with Edexcel requirements.

Assessment overview

Exam Total marks Duration Course of study
FP1: Further Pure Mathematics 1 75 1 hour and 30 minutes Year 12
FP2: Further Pure Mathematics 2 75 1 hour and 30 minutes Year 13
FP3: Further Pure Mathematics 2 75 1 hour and 30 minutes Year 13
M1: Mechanics 1 75 1 hour and 30 minutes Year 12 or 13
M2: Mechanics 2 75 1 hour and 30 minutes Year 12 or 13
M3: Mechanics 3 75 1 hour and 30 minutes Year 12 or 13
S1: Statistics 1 75 1 hour and 30 minutes Year 12 or 13
S2: Statistics 2 75 1 hour and 30 minutes Year 12 or 13
S3: Statistics 3 75 1 hour and 30 minutes Year 12 or 13
D1: Decision Mathematics 1 75 1 hour and 30 minutes Year 12 or 13

Prior learning and other requirements

IGCSE Mathematics (or equivalent) at grades 9 to 8 and IGCSE Physics (or equivalent) at grades 9 to 6
would be required to follow IAL Further Mathematics.

Progression

Students can progress from this qualification to:
 A range of different, relevant academics or vocational higher education qualifications such
as Engineering, Statistics, medical statistics, Financial Mathematics, Geo informatics and
computer science.