Course information
Mathematics (Further)
The Excelsior Academy - Hackney
02072751500
Shacklewell Lane, Hackney, London, E8 2EY
Course summary

Further Mathematicsis a second, separate,A Leveltaken in addition toA-level Mathematics. Students complete the full A-level in mathematics in year 12 and then study the A-level in Further Mathematics in year 13. Further Maths is an A level which broadens and deepens the maths covered in A level Maths. It develops your mathematical ability and introduces you to new topics, such as matrices and complex numbers. It is an extremely well respected A-level that demonstrates exceptional mathematical ability. Students choosing to study Further Mathematics should be confident and highly skilled mathematicians, who are ready to be challenged and explore more sophisticated mathematical concepts as 50% or more of your time at 6th form will be spent studying Mathematics.

Entry requirements

8 GCSEs at grade 5 or above including English and a minimum grade 8 in Maths

How you'll be assessed

Further Maths is assessed with 4 exams at the end of year 13: Paper 1: Core Pure Mathematics 1 (1.5 hours - 75 marks) Paper 2: Core Pure Mathematics 2 (1.5 hours - 75 marks) Paper 3: Further Pure Mathematics 1 (1.5 hours - 75 marks) Paper 4: An optional further mathematics paper (1.5 hours - 75 marks)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityHackney
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressShacklewell Lane, Hackney, London, E8 2EY