Able students with a love of mathematics find that the rigour and breadth of further mathematics fuel their enthusiasm for a deeper understanding of the subject.
Entry requirements
7 in GCSE mathematics
Assessment
Paper 1 - core pure mathematics 1 (1 hour 30 minutes)
Paper 2 - core pure mathematics 2 (1 hour 30 minutes)
Paper 3 and 4 - Further mathematics option papers
Further mathematics is designed to stretch and challenge able mathematicians and must be taken alongside A-level mathematics. It is designed to prepare them for university courses in mathematics and related quantitative and scientific subjects.
Course summary
Core pure content:
Proof, complex numbers, matrices, further algebra and functions, further calculus, further vectors
In addition to above polar coordinates, hyperbolic functions and differential equations.
Students will also study some applied content, with a choice from decision mathematics, further mechanics or further statistics. The applied content will be decided alongside the students, to complement their other A-level subjects and students will have an opportunity to study decision mathematics, including algorithms and optimisation.
Examination board - Edexcel
Beyond Sixth Form
Qualification in further mathematics will be beneficial for those seeking a university place. Past students have gone on to study mathematics, physics, medicine, electronic engineering, biochemistry and astronomy.
Students who wish to study mathematics or related subjects post A-level are often offered lower grade offers if they study further mathematics.
