Mathematics Modules in the

Sixth Form
What topics are covered in each module?
P1 and P2 (all students)
P2 is harder than P1.

Topics include:

● Algebra ● Differentiation
● Functions ● Integration
● Quadratics ● Trigonometry
● Inequalities ● Exponentials and Logarithms
● Graph Sketching ● Binomial Expansion
● Coordinate Geometry ● Radians
● Sequences ● Proof
P3 and P4 (Maths and FM students only)
P4 is harder than P3.

Topics include:

● Algebraic Fractions ● Differentiation

● Functions
● Exponentials and Logarithms
● Numerical Methods
● Graph Transformations
● Trigonometry
● Partial Fractions
● Coordinate Geometry
● Binomial Expansion
● Vectors
● Integration
F1 (FM students only)
Topics include:

● Roots of Equations
● Complex Numbers
● Numerical Methods
● Coordinate Systems
● Matrices
● Series
● Proof
F2 and F3 (FM students only)
F2 and F3 are equally difficult.

Topics include:

● Inequalities ● Hyperbolic Functions

● Series ● Coordinate Systems
● Complex Numbers ● Differentiation
● Differential Equations ● Integration
● Maclaurin and Taylor Series ● Vectors
● Polar Coordinates ● Matrices
M1 (FM students and option for Maths students)
Topics include:

● Modelling
● Kinematics
● Dynamics
● Statics
● Moments
● Vectors
M2 (FM students and option for Maths students)
Topics include:

● Kinematics
● Centres of Mass
● Work, Energy and Power
● Collisions
● Statics
M3 (FM students only)
Topics include:

● Kinematics
● Elastic Strings and Springs
● Dynamics
● Motion in a Circle
● Statics of Rigid Bodies
S1 (AS, FM and option for Maths students)
Topics include:

● Modelling
● Representing and Summarising Data
● Probability
● Correlation and Regression
● Discrete Random Variables
● The Normal Distribution
S2 (FM students and option for Maths students)
Topics include:

● The Binomial Distribution

● The Poisson Distribution
● Continuous Random Variables
● Continuous Uniform Distribution
● Normal Approximations
● Populations and Samples
● Hypothesis Testing
S3 (FM students only)
Topics include:

● Continuous Random Variables

● Sampling
● Confidence Intervals and Tests
● Goodness of Fit and Contingency Tables
● Regression and Correlation