MATHEMATICS & FURTHER MATHEMATICS
Examination Board:
OCR
Course Tutors:
Mr K James
Mr C Dawson
Mrs J Sherbourne Mr M O’Donnell
Mr W Bird
Mr Scullion
Teaching and Learning Styles: Teacher-led class teaching, together with student work using graphical
calculators and computer applications such as Autograph.
‘AS’ and ‘A2’ Mathematics are taught and examined in the following modular units:
‘AS’ Units
Core Mathematics 1 (C1) (4721)
Indices and surds; Polynomials; Coordinate geometry and graphs; Differentiation.
Core Mathematics 2 (C2) (4722)
Trigonometry; Sequences and series; Algebra; Integration.
Decision Mathematics 1 (D1) (4736)
Algorithms; Graph theory; Networks; Linear Programming.
Probability and Statistics 1 (S1) (4732)
Representation of data, Probability: Discrete random variables; Bivariate data
Mechanics (M1) (4728)
Force as a vector; Equilibrum of a particle; Kinematics of motion in a straight line;
Newton’s laws of motion; Linear momentum.
Further Pure 1 (FP1) (4725)
Summation of series; Proof by Induction; Roots of polynomials; Complex numbers;
Matrices
‘A2’ Units
Core Mathematics 3 (C3) (4723)
Algebra and functions; Trigonometry; Differentiation and integration; Numerical methods.
Core Mathematics 4 (C4) (4724)
Algebra and graphs; Differentiation and integration; Differential equations; Vectors.
Further Pure 2 (FP2) (4726)
Rational functions; Polar coordinates; Hyperbolic functions; Differentiation and integration; Numerical
methods.
Mechanics 2 (M2) (4729)
Centre of mass, Equilibrium of a rigid body; Projectile motion; Circular motion; Coefficient of
restitution and impulse, Energy, work and power
Probability and Statistics 2 (S2) (4733)
Continuous random variables; Normal distribution; Poisson distribution; Sampling and hypothesis tests
Decision Mathematics 2 (D2) (4737)
Game theory; Flows in a network; Matching and allocating problems; Critical path analysis; Dynamic
programming.
Scheme of Assessment
Units at AS Level have been designed for candidates following the first year of a two-year Advanced GCE
course, or to supplement study of A2 level units in the second year.
Units at A2 Level have been designed only for candidates following the second year of a two-year Advanced
GCE course.
Assessment is by means of three units of assessment for Advanced Subsidiary GCE and six units of
assessment for Advanced GCE.
MATHEMATICS & FURTHER MATHEMATICS (continued)
The Following combinations of units are available for certification.
Certification Title & Number
Units Required
OCR Advanced Subsidiary GCE in
Mathematics (3890)
C1, C2 and one of either M1, S1 or D1.
OCR Advanced Subsidiary GCE in
Further Mathematics (3892)
FP1 and two of either M1, S1 or D1
plus completion of AS Mathematics*
OCR Advanced GCE in
Mathematics (7890)
C1, C2, C3 and C4, together with two from
either M1, S1 or D1.
OCR Advanced GCE in
Further Mathematics (7892)
FP1 and FP2 and four units from M1, M2, S1,
S2, D1 or D2
plus completion of A2 Mathematics*
*Candidates wishing to study AS/A2 Further Mathematics must have studied, or be studying concurrently,
the corresponding AS/A2 Mathematics course.
Question Paper Requirements
For each unit in the scheme, the Question Paper consists of a number of questions of different lengths and
mark allocations. The total mark for each paper is 72. Candidates attempt all questions. Each question paper
has duration of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Question papers are designed to have a gradient of difficulty, with the more straightforward questions
towards the beginning of the paper, and more demanding questions towards the end. Where appropriate there
is also a gradient of difficulty within individual questions.
No calculators may be used in answering unit C1. For all other units candidates may use a graphic calculator
if they wish. Computers and calculators with computer algebra functions are not permitted in any of the units.
There is no requirement for coursework associated with any of the units in these qualifications.
Please Note: An A* or A grade at GCSE is strongly recommended for entry onto these demanding and
academic courses. Candidates with a grade B should obtain a personal written recommendation from their
current Mathematics teacher.