A Level Further Maths

Further maths is aimed at students who wish to study mathematically based degrees at university. For outstanding mathematicians, taking further maths is often an enjoyable, stimulating, rewarding and empowering experience. It is a challenging qualification which extends and deepens your knowledge and understanding beyond A level maths. It is a chance to explore new and more sophisticated concepts and deepen your understanding of core mathematical skills. Qualifications in Further Mathematics are highly regarded and provide a wonderful opportunity for those students taking this option to distinguish themselves from others. Some students choose to study this as an AS level in Year 12 to complement their A Level Maths studies

The A Level Further Maths course involves the study of three main areas of mathematics: The pure element includes the study of complex numbers, further algebra and functions, further calculus, further vectors, polar coordinates, hyperbolic functions, differential equations, trigonometry and coordinate geometry and builds on some of the work introduced in A Level Maths The discrete element explores decision making topics such the study of graphs, network diagrams and game theory The study of statistics extends the work from A-level maths to include discrete and continuous random variables Specific entry requirements: Grade 7 at GCSE Mathematics, but preferably a grade 8 or 9 at GCSE Mathematics. You must also be studying A Level Maths.

You will develop your knowledge and understanding through a combination of theory based sessions in the classroom and independent project research.

There are 3 examinations at A Level. These are taken in the summer term of Year 13. Question papers include multiple choice questions and longer questions requiring written and detailed solutions. Each paper lasts 2 hours and has equal weighting. Papers 1 and 2 cover pure content and paper 3 covers discrete and statistics.

To study A Level courses you'll need:5 GCSEs at 9-5 plus Grade 5 in all subjects you wish to study at A Level plus a Grade 7 in Maths. You must also be studying A Level Maths.