Differences Between H2 Mathematics and H2 Further Mathematics
1. Purpose & Target Audience
- H2 Mathematics (9758): Suitable for students needing a strong foundation in mathematics for science, engineering, and some economics courses.
- H2 Further Mathematics (9649): Designed for students passionate about mathematics, usually taken alongside H2 Mathematics.
2. Syllabus Content
| Topic Area | H2 Mathematics | H2 Further Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| Functions & Graphs | ✅ | ✅ |
| Calculus | ✅ | ✅ (More advanced techniques) |
| Complex Numbers | ✅ | ✅ (Deeper exploration) |
| Vectors | ✅ | ✅ (Higher dimensional cases) |
| Statistics & Probability | ✅ | ✅ (More rigorous) |
| Differential Equations | ❌ | ✅ |
| Matrices & Linear Algebra | ❌ | ✅ |
| Number Theory & Proofs | ❌ | ✅ |
3. Difficulty Level
H2 Mathematics is challenging but manageable, while H2 Further Mathematics is significantly more difficult and requires deeper conceptual understanding.
4. Exam Format
| Paper | H2 Mathematics | H2 Further Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Pure Math | Pure Math |
| Paper 2 | Probability & Statistics | Applied Math (Statistics, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, etc.) |
| Duration | 3h per paper | 3h per paper |
| Total Marks | 200 | 200 |
5. Who Should Take Further Mathematics?
- Students aiming for Mathematics, Theoretical Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science in university.
- Those who enjoy problem-solving and abstract concepts.
- Students capable of handling two full H2 math subjects simultaneously.
Conclusion
If you need mathematics for university but not at an advanced theoretical level, H2 Mathematics is sufficient.
If you love math and want to explore deeper concepts, or require it for your university course, consider taking H2 Further Mathematics.