A-Level Further Mathematics

“It is not about what you learn but it’s about what methods, tools and tactics you had to develop in order to solvethe problem … a problem that you may never see again for the rest of your life … but you will see other problemswhere these methods become immensely valuable to you.” Neil deGrasse Tyson

A Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics will enable you to think mathematically and to develop yourskills at problem solving.

In Pure maths you will build upon the A level maths pure topics and take your understanding deeper andbroader. You will develop your ability to write with greater mathematical fluency. Students also choose twoof three applied unit options. We teach all three units and allow students to choose their best two.

Pure Maths

• Matrices
• Complex Numbers
• Graphs of rational functions
• Proof
• Vectors

Applied 1- Mechanics

• Work, energy and power
• Momentum and collisions
• Dimensional analysis
• Circular motion
• Moments and couples

Applied 2- Statistics

• Variables
• Poisson distribution
• Chi squared distribution
• Type 1 & 2 errors
• T tests

Applied 3- Discrete

• Graphs and networks
• Linear programming
• Critical path analysis
• Group theory
• Binary operations
• Game theory

How you will be assessed

Your assessment will be 100% exam based and all of these will take place in June of Year 13.

Most students choosing Further Maths study a total of four A levels. For this, you will need to have a minimum of four grade 7s and three grade 6s at GCSE. A minimum of Grade 7 is required in GCSE maths.

SM6 Further Mathematicians have progressed to some incredible destinations including Mathematics,Sciences, economics, computer science and STEM degree level study at some of the most well-known Russell group and leading universities.