Further Mathematics

FURTHER MATHEMATICS

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Expectations of Independent Study

Students will be expected to be extremely organised, organising work from different elements of the course assessments and revision. Students will be expected to complete independent study on top of set homework.

Entry Requirements

Standard entry requirements including: a Grade 9-8 at Higher Tier in GCSE Mathematics. You will also need to be studying A Level Mathematics.

Why is it interesting?

Everything that happens in daily life is underpinned by mathematics. Mathematics uses its own language, made up of numbers, symbols and formulae, to explore the rules we need to measure or identify problems in careers ranging from nursing through to engineering.

Studying mathematics helps us find patterns and structure in our lives. Practically, mathematics helps us put a price on things, create graphics, build websites, build skyscrapers and generally understand how things work or predict how they might change over time and under different conditions. Studying mathematics at A-level provides the building blocks to do this.

What skills and knowledge will I develop by studying this subject?

Studying Further Mathematics at A-level will present you with problems that you will need to analyse, construct logical arguments for and solve. You will develop your ability to think critically and communicate with others. You will need to manage your time and be able to work independently. Studying Further Mathematics at A-Level will develop your resilience to think creatively and strategically.

This course would be suitable for students who have the following skills and interests:

A-Level Further Mathematics is suitable for students who have a keen interest in applying mathematical reasoning to solve problems. It would be ideal for students that enjoy problem solving, are strategic and logical.

What career pathways are open to me if I study this subject?

You will be able to combine Further Mathematics with any other subject; recent research shows that people with A Level Mathematics (any grade) earn, on average, 10% more than those without. Further Mathematics is essential for those wishing to study Mathematics and is ideal for those wishing to study Physics, Computer Science or Engineering at University.

Assessment Overview

There are four papers sat at A2 Level:

Paper 1 Core Pure Mathematics 1 is marked out of 75.

Paper 2 Core Pure Mathematics 2 is marked out of 75.

Paper 3 Further Statistics is marked out of 75.

Paper 4 Further Mechanics is marked out of 75.