Maths - Further Maths
Results 2017 |
100% A |
Results 2018 |
66% A*/A |
Results 2019 |
100% A at AS Level |
Course Leader |
David Huggins |
Examination Board |
Edexcel |
Assessment |
Written examination |
What will you study?
A Level Further Mathematics is an interesting and challenging course which extends the methods you learned at GCSE and includes Statistics, Mechanics and the option of Decision Mathematics. Further Mathematics can be perplexing at times but extremely rewarding. It broadens your mathematical skills and promotes deeper mathematical thinking. In Further Mathematics, you will be introduced to interesting new areas of pure mathematics such as complex numbers, matrices and polar coordinates. A lot of STEM courses at University require Further Mathematics at A Level.
A Level Further Mathematics is a requirement for many STEM based University degrees. Further Mathematics will be of great benefit to all students studying Physics, Computing, Geography ,Psychology, Economics and Business Studies. Employers value A Level Mathematics more than most subjects as students develop excellent analytical and logical thinking skills.
Future Pathways
Mathematical skills are vital to students of the physical sciences and engineering,and increasingly important in social and medical sciences. Skilled,well-paid jobs (especially in the financial services and ICT sectors) often demand high-level Mathematics skills.
Extra Curricular Opportunities
Maths Olympiad
Senior Maths Challenge
Team Maths Challenge
Teaching Maths to lower year groups
