Mathematics

Course summary

GCE Mathematics/ Further Mathematics enables students to study a broader range of concepts to a greater depth. They will develop and extend their range of skills and techniques, using them in more complex, structured problems. Mathematics is one of the most highly sought-after A Levels, and possibly the best 'facilitating' subject. It would be useful for anyone who wants to go into any of the following fields: mathematics, science, engineering, computer science, economics, business, accounting, management, medicine, dentistry, technology. Further Mathematics is essential or highly recommended for anyone wanting to study Mathematics, Physics or Engineering at a top university. The level of mathematical demand in these subjects is so high that anyone who has not done Further Mathematics would be at a significant disadvantage from the very start of their course. Further Mathematics may also be useful to Computer Science and Economics students. The new A-Level Mathematics involves a combination of Pure Maths, Statistics and Mechanics. Students will cover topics such as transformation of graphs, differentiation, integration, sequences & series, statistics, equations of motion, statistical modelling, probability and regression. In Further Mathematics, Core Pure Mathematics 1 and 2 are compulsory modules that cover pure Mathematics content that doesn't fit into the Pure section of the A Level Mathematics, but is nevertheless fundamental to modern Mathematics, Physics and Engineering. For example, you will learn about Complex Numbers and Matrices. On the other hand, certain aspects of the Pure Mathematics curriculum are further extended, such as Vectors and especially Calculus (integration and differentiation). The course also requires two optional units to be chosen. At GNSA, we teach four options modules, Decision, Further Mechanics, Further Statistics, and Further Pure 1. Students will select which two of the option areas of Further Mathematics that they will be studying over the two years.