Programming in the recently-updated pre-university maths curriculum – Further Pure Mathematics with Technology (FPT)

Authors

  • Stephen Lee Mathematics in Education and Industry
  • Tom Button Mathematics in Education and Industry

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21100/msor.v18i2.1096

Keywords:

A level, curriculum, programming, pure, technology

Abstract

The Further Pure with Technology unit has been updated and is still available as an optional component for Further Mathematics students and in this short update we will address its role and how it can support pre-university students in developing their mathematical programming skills.

References

Baldwin, C. and Lee, S., 2017. Exploring the new AS and A levels in Mathematics and Further Mathematics. Mathematics Today, 53(4), pp.156-158.

Department for Education, 2017. Report of Professor Sir Adrian Smith’s review of post-16 mathematics. Available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/smith-review-of-post-16-maths-report-andgovernment-response [Accessed 20 February 2020].

Glaister, P., 2017. AS and A levels in Mathematics and Further Mathematics are changing - are you ready? MSOR Connections, 15(7), pp.14-27. https://doi.org/10.21100/msor.v15i3.508.

Lee, S. and Button, T., 2013. Moving with the Times - A New A level Further Mathematics Unit: Further Pure Mathematics with Technology (FPT). MSOR Connections, 13(2), pp.10-11.

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Published

2020-07-09