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FSMQ Additional Mathematics. What is Additional Maths?. Extension to GCSE mathematics Aimed at able year 11 students Level 3 qualification. The content of Additional Maths. 4 strands of Pure Maths each followed by an application Algebra – The binomial distribution
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What is Additional Maths? • Extension to GCSE mathematics • Aimed at able year 11 students • Level 3 qualification
The content of Additional Maths 4 strands of Pure Maths each followed by an application • Algebra – The binomial distribution • Co-ordinate geometry – Linear programming • Trigonometry – 3D Trigonometry • Calculus – Kinematics
Models of delivery • Complete GCSE Maths in year 10 or by January of year 11, then study Add Maths • Study alongside GCSE Maths in year 11 • Whole group • Selected students from a group It is preferable if the decision to enter the students for the exam is delayed for as long as possible
Resources • Textbook • Online resources – www.addmaths.mei.org.uk • Past papers – www.mei.org.uk
Professional Development • 2-day CPD courses • Day 1: introduction to the big ideas in Add Maths • In-between: consolidation based on web-resources and textbook • Day 2: teaching approaches, student misconceptions and extension work see http://www.mei.org.uk/cpd/alevel.shtml
Useful URLs • The Further Mathematics Network: www.fmnetwork.org.uk • Online resources:www.addmaths.mei.org.uk • Past papers and CPD information www.mei.org.uk • Specificationwww.ocr.org.uk