OCR A Level Further Mathematics A H245 Specification

1 Cambridge and RSA Further Mathematics AH245 For first assessment in 2019A LEVELV ersion (February 2021)SpecificationRegistered office: The Triangle Building Shaftesbury RoadCambridge CB2 8 EAOCR is an exempt are updated over time. Whilst every effort is made to check all documents, there may be contradictions between published resources and the Specification , therefore please use the information on the latest Specification at all times. Where changes are made to specifications these will be indicated within the document, there will be a new version number indicated, and a summary of the changes. If you do notice a discrepancy between the Specification and a resource please contact us at: will inform centres about changes to specifications.

2 We will also publish changes on our website. The latest version of our specifications will always be those on our website ( ) and these may differ from printed versions. 2021 OCR. All rights OCR retains the copyright on all its publications, including the specifications. However, registered centres for OCR are permitted to copy material from this Specification booklet for their own internal Cambridge and RSA is a Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England. Registered company number OCR 2021 A Level in Further Mathematics AContents1 Why choose an OCR A Level in Further Mathematics A? 21a. Why choose an OCR qualification? 21b. Why choose an OCR A Level in Further Mathematics A?

3 31c. What are the key features of this Specification ? 41d. How do I find out more information? 52 The Specification overview 62a. OCR s A Level in Further Mathematics A (H245) 62b. Content of A Level in Further Mathematics A (H245) 72c. Content of Pure Core (Mandatory papers Y540 and Y541) 132d. Content of Statistics (Optional paper Y542) 362e. Content of Mechanics (Optional paper Y543) 502f. Content of Discrete Mathematics (Optional paper Y544) 592g. Content of Additional Pure Mathematics (Optional paper Y545) 772h. Prior knowledge, learning and progression 883 Assessment of A Level in Further Mathematics A 893a.

4 Forms of assessment 893b. Assessment Objectives (AO) 913c. Assessment availability 923d. Retaking the qualification 933e. Assessment of extended response 933f. Synoptic assessment 933g. Calculating qualification results 934 Admin: what you need to know 944a. Pre-assessment 944b. Special consideration 954c. External assessment arrangements 954d. Results and certificates 954e. Post-results services 964f. Malpractice 965 Appendices 975a. Overlap with other qualifications 975b.

5 Accessibility 975c. Mathematical notation 975d. Mathematical formulae and identities 103 Summary of updates 1242 OCR 2021 A Level in Further Mathematics A11a. Why choose an OCR qualification?Choose OCR and you ve got the reassurance that you re working with one of the UK s leading exam boards. Our new A Level in Mathematics course has been developed in consultation with teachers, employers and Higher Education to provide learners with a qualification that s relevant to them and meets their re part of the Cambridge Assessment Group, Europe s largest assessment agency and a department of the University of Cambridge. Cambridge Assessment plays a leading role in developing and delivering assessments throughout the world, operating in over 150 work with a range of education providers, including schools, colleges, workplaces and other institutions in both the public and private sectors.

6 Over 13,000 centres choose our A Levels, GCSEs and vocational qualifications including Cambridge Nationals and Cambridge SpecificationsWe believe in developing specifications that help you bring the subject to life and inspire your students to achieve more. We ve created teacher-friendly specifications based on extensive research and engagement with the teaching community. They re designed to be straightforward and accessible so that you can tailor the delivery of the course to suit your needs. We aim to encourage learners to become responsible for their own learning, confident in discussing ideas, innovative and provide a range of support services designed to help you at every stage, from preparation through to the delivery of our specifications.

7 This includes: A wide range of high-quality creative resources including:o Delivery Guideso Transition Guideso Topic Exploration Packso Lesson Elementso ..and much more. Access to subject advisors to support you through the transition and throughout the lifetime of the specifications. CPD/Training for teachers including events to introduce the qualifications and prepare you for first teaching. Active Results our free results analysis service to help you review the performance of individual learners or whole schools. ExamBuilder our new free online past papers service that enables you to build your own test papers from past OCR exam questions can be found on the website at: A Level qualifications offered by OCR are accredited by Ofqual, the Regulator for qualifications offered in England.

8 The accreditation number for OCR s A Level in Further Mathematics A is QN603/ 1325/01 Why choose an OCR A Level in Further Mathematics A?3 OCR 2021 A Level in Further Mathematics A11b. Why choose an OCR A Level in Further Mathematics A?OCR s A Level in Further Mathematics A is a coherent course of study that supports the development of mathematically informed individuals. It encourages learners to think and act mathematically, using mathematical skills and forms of communication to analyse situations within Mathematics and elsewhere. The course provides a balance between breadth and depth of mathematical knowledge. The pure core provides the foundations for Further mathematical study, onto which learners add two options taken from Statistics, Mechanics, Discrete Mathematics and Additional Pure Mathematics .

9 These options provide flexibility, allowing OCR s A Level in Further Mathematics to prepare students for Further study and employment in a wide range of highly mathematical disciplines that require knowledge and understanding of sophisticated mathematical ideas and techniques. OCR s A Level in Further Mathematics A is designed for students who wish to study beyond an A Level in Mathematics , and provides a solid foundation for progression into Further study particularly in Mathematics , engineering, computer science, the sciences and economics. OCR s A Level in Further Mathematics A is both broader and deeper than A Level Mathematics . A Level Further Mathematics A builds from GCSE (9 1) Mathematics and A Level Mathematics . As well as building on the algebra and calculus introduced in A Level Mathematics , the A Level Further Mathematics pure core content introduces complex numbers and matrices; fundamental mathematical ideas with wide applications in Mathematics , engineering, physical sciences and computing.

10 The non-core content includes different options that can enable learners to specialise in areas of Mathematics that are particularly relevant to their interests and future aspirations, and gives learners the opportunity to extend their knowledge in applied Mathematics and logical Level Further Mathematics A can be co-taught with A Level Further Mathematics A as a separate qualification. It consolidates and develops GCSE (9 1) Mathematics and AS Level Mathematics and supports transition to higher education or employment in any of the many disciplines that make use of quantitative analysis, including the social sciences, business, accounting and finance, Mathematics , engineering, computer science, the sciences and qualification is part of a wide range of OCR Mathematics qualifications, allowing progression from Entry Level Certificate through GCSE to Core Maths, AS and A appreciate that one size doesn t fit all so we offer two suites of qualifications in Mathematics and Further Mathematics .