Further Mathematics

A-Level

Are you interested in:

• The language of the universe?

• How real-life situations are modelled with Mathematics?

• How organisations make decisions based on statistics and modelling?

• Computer programming?

What Will I Study?

Further Maths is ideal for students with a strong interest in mathematical thinking and a desire to explore it beyond A-Level. If you choose to study Further Maths, you must also study A-Level Maths. The Maths and Further Maths courses are taught in separate classes, giving you the equivalent of two full subjects’ worth of teaching time. Further Mathematics extends the Pure Maths content from A-Level Maths and introduces new topics such as matrices and complex numbers.

Additional Entry Requirements:

Grade 8 in GCSE Maths.

Assessment:

Paper 1 – Core Pure Mathematics 1,
1hr 30min, 25% of qualification

Paper 2 – Core Pure Mathematics 2,
1hr 30min, 25% of qualification

Paper 3 – Decision 1, 1hr 30min,
25% of qualification

Paper 4 – Decision 2, 1hr 30min,
25% of qualification

Leading to futures in:

Degree courses that benefit from A-Level Further Maths include economics, medicine, architecture, engineering, accountancy, teaching, psychology, physics and information technology.