Edexcel Further Mathematics Pure 2 (FP2)

Introduction

PrerequisitesA knowledge of the specifications for C1, C2, C3, C4 and FP1, their prerequisites, preambles and associated formulae is assumed and may be tested.

ExaminationThe examination will consist of one 1½ hour paper. It will contain about eight questions with varying mark allocations per question which will be stated on the paper. All questions may be attempted.

CalculatorsStudents are expected to have available a calculator with at least the following keys: +, −, ×, ÷, π, √x, ln x, sine, cosine and tangent and their inverses in degrees and decimals of a degree, and in radians; memory. Calculators with a facility for symbolic algebra, differentiation and/or integration are not permitted.

ContentsChapter 1 - InequalitiesUses ideas of inequalities from C1.

Chapter 2 - SeriesPartial fractions knowledge is required from C4.Uses standard results from FP1.

Chapter 3 – Further Complex NumbersTrigonometry and coordinate geometry knowledge required from C2.Uses ideas from complex numbers in FP1.

Chapter 4 and 5 – First and Second Order Differential EquationsUses ideas from differential equations and integration from C4.

Chapter 6 – Maclaurin and Taylor SeriesDifferentiation knowledge is required from C3 and C4.

Chapter 7 – Polar CoordinatesKnowledge of finding the equation of a tangent to a curve from C1.Cartesian equations and radian knowledge required from C2.

Lesson Layout

Tuesday Week A Friday Week B

Theory lesson:

Going through topics and showing examples of questions.

Explain the practical link behind the topics

Practical Lesson:

Practicing questions from the book, exam

questions and familiarisation of the

mark-scheme.

HOMEWORKHomework will either be set in class or via email.

Homework will consist of exam questions to improve exam practice.

If there is any problem with the homework or you are unable to complete the homework please contact me.

I will usually be in my room (F11) or in the 6th Form Library. If not, email me and I will sort something out.

Akochar@featherstonehigh.ealing.sch.uk