Why should I study A Level Further Mathematics? Mathematics is everywhere around us. Further Mathematics offers the opportunity to explore mathematics in more detail, specialising in areas of individual interest, as the optional units allow for flexibility within the course. There is also the option to just study for the AS in Further Mathematics. Students are well supported within the maths department through our homework club, and are provided with many online materials to support their learning. The use of technology permeates the study of A Level Further Mathematics and students are supported by learning how to use technology such as the graphics calculator within lessons. There is a high level of independent work required to study for a qualification in Further Mathematics and so an ability to take increasing responsibility for your own learning is essential. Course Overview To study Further Mathematics students must also study A Level Mathematics, as many of the topics build on prior knowledge from the Mathematics course. The Further Mathematics course is split as follows: Paper 1 and 2 (Compulsory Pure 1 and Pure 2): Complex numbers, proof by induction, further algebra and functions, further vectors, further calculus, polar coordinates, differential equations,matrices and hyperbolic functions. Paper 3 (Further Maths Option 1): A choice of Further Pure Mathematics 1, Further Statistics 1, Further Mechanics 1 or Decision Mathematics 1. Paper 4 (Further Maths Option 2): A choice of Further Pure Mathematics 2, Further Statistics 1, Further Mechanics 1, Decision Mathematics 1, Further Statistics 2, Further Mechanics 2, Decision Mathematics 2. Further Pure Mathematics includes further trigonometry, further vectors, further calculus, coordinate systems, further differential equations, inequalities, further numerical methods, groups, matrix algebra, further complex numbers, number theory and further sequences and series. Decision Mathematics includes algorithms, networks, paths, flows, linear programming, critical path analysis, dynamic programming, recurrence relations, decision analysis, graph and game theory. Further Mechanics includes momentum and impulse, work energy and power, elasticity, centres of mass, further kinematics, further dynamics and circulation motion. Further Statistics includes probability, Poisson, binomial and geometric distributions, hypothesis testing, Chi squared tests, linear regression, correlation, normal distribution and confidence intervals. What can I do afterwards? A Level Further Mathematics is a highly respected subject choice by universities. It is rarely a requirement for entry on to degree courses, however it may be highly desirable if students choose to go into a field such as Engineering. Students may go on to do a degree in Accounting, Engineering, Design, Mathematics or Science with an A Level in Further Mathematics. A Level Further Mathematics may be particularly useful for a career in Engineering, Statistics or Research.