A-Level Further Maths AQA 7367

Specification

Here is a summary of the AQA A-level Further Mathematics (7367) Specification.

1. Overview

  • Type: Linear qualification; all exams taken at the end of the course.
  • Prerequisites: Builds on GCSE (9–1) Mathematics and A-level Mathematics.
  • First Assessment: June 2019.

2. Subject Content

Compulsory Core Content (all students):

  • Proof (e.g., mathematical induction)
  • Complex numbers
  • Matrices
  • Further algebra and functions
  • Further calculus
  • Further vectors
  • Polar coordinates
  • Hyperbolic functions
  • Differential equations
  • Numerical methods

Optional Applications (students choose two):

  • Mechanics (momentum, energy, circular motion, centres of mass, etc.)
  • Statistics (discrete/continuous random variables, Poisson distribution, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, etc.)
  • Discrete Mathematics (graphs, networks, linear programming, game theory, groups, etc.)

3. Assessment Structure

Three written papers:

  • Paper 1: 2 hours, 100 marks (33.3% of A-level). Covers core content.
  • Paper 2: 2 hours, 100 marks (33.3%). Covers core content.
  • Paper 3: 2 hours, 100 marks (33.3%). Covers two chosen optional applications.

Question styles: Mix of short, single-mark questions to multi-step problems.

4. Assessment Objectives (AOs)

  • AO1: Use and apply standard techniques (50%)
  • AO2: Reason, interpret and communicate mathematically (25%)
  • AO3: Solve problems within mathematics and in other contexts (25%)

5. Appendices

  • Appendix A: Required mathematical notation.
  • Appendix B: Formulae and identities students must know (not provided in exams), including:
    • Quadratic, trigonometric, hyperbolic, and calculus formulae
    • Vector and matrix operations
    • Statistical and mechanical formulae

6. Key Administrative Points

  • Calculator: Permitted; must have iterative, matrix (up to 3×3), and statistical functions.
  • Resits: Allowed within the shelf life of the qualification.
  • Access Arrangements: Available for students with disabilities or special needs.
  • Private Candidates: Allowed (self-taught or distance learners).
  • Grading: A* to E, with U for unclassified.

7. Support & Resources

AQA provides:

  • Teaching guidance, lesson plans, and homework sheets
  • Past papers, mark schemes, and examiner reports
  • Training courses and subject expertise development
  • Enhanced Results Analysis (ERA) tool
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