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A Level Further Mathematics

Mathematics at this level is designed to develop students’
powers of understanding and deduction as well as resourcefulness in solving problems. It appeals to those with a curiosity about numbers, patterns and ideas that have the power to solve real problems.  Approximately two thirds of the course is Pure
Mathematics, mostly algebra, calculus and trigonometry - although at this level a common feature is the blurring of lines between different disciplines. The remaining third is split evenly between Statistics and Mechanics, with many topics and skills being transferable to a number of other subjects.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Further Mathematics - Grade 8 or above at GCSE with some evidence of
extension work beyond the GCSE
“Maths A Level is a complex and fulfilling subject that allows you to explore
engaging topics and gain an understanding of principles behind them.”
 

WHERE THIS SUBJECT CAN TAKE YOU

Further Mathematics is certainly key for anyone hoping to pursue
Mathematics at degree level and, similarly, will be highly regarded by any course such as Engineering, Physics and, of course, Mathematics.   A Level in Further Mathematics normally sits quite high up in the list for other degrees such as Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary, Natural Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Computing, Business and Accounting and is also useful for the Humanities and Social Sciences.  

MATHEMATICS & FURTHER MATHEMATICS (A LEVEL) 29

AWARD - A LEVEL
EDEXCEL Further Mathematics
 

COURSE CONTENT/STRUCTURE

Students taking Further Mathematics will study the entire A Level Mathematics course in the Lower Sixth, and then begin the study of Further Mathematics in the final stages of that year before continuing throughout Upper Sixth.
One half of the course is dedicated to Pure Mathematics with a degree of choice for the other half. By offering Further Mechanics and Further Statistics students continue to have a very rounded overview of the subject and therefore this is the default model we have chosen to follow. There is scope to adapt this based on numbers and specific strengths and needs of students which can be explored later in the course.

ASSESSMENT

A Level or AS Level Further Mathematics will be examined at the end of the
two year course. Alongside the same exams for the single A Level, students will sit:
Papers 1 & 2: Core Pure Mathematics
Papers 3 & 4: Electives as above
 

 

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