Mathematics (Further)
Course summary
Further Mathematics A Level will put students in an excellent position to study Mathematics or a subject with a very high mathematical content at university. Areas of study are similar to that of Mathematics. However, Further Mathematics takes students further into the field of Pure Mathematics (Algebra, Trigonometry and Calculus) as well as developing their knowledge of Mechanics.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
Mathematics | Grade 9 in Mathematics | — |
Further Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 8 in Further Mathematics | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 8 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
As published by the school
• 5 Grades 9-4 • Grade 9 in GCSE Mathematics • OR a Grade 8 in GCSE Math and GCSE Further Math • Grade 5 in English Language or Literature
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Assessment
Year 12 students will study A Level Mathematics in Year 12 and Further Mathematics in Year 13. They are taught in a separate group from students taking only Mathematics A Level. There are four exams lasting an hour and 30 minutes end of Year 13, of equal weighting, for the Further Mathematics A Level as well as the three exams for Mathematics A Level.
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