Further Mathematics
Course summary
This course can only be taken in addition to A level Mathematics and involves a deeper study of mathematical principles and techniques. You should have a real passion for mathematics and be confident in experimenting with and applying your knowledge. If you are thinking of studying Mathematics at a top university then you should consider choosing this subject.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 6 gcse qualifications at grade 6.0 or above | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
Mathematics | Grade 8 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
6 GCSEs at grade 6+ including a grade 6 in English Language and Mathematics. In addition, all courses have specific GCSE entry requirements which are stated in the course description for each subject.
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Assessment
Year one You will study two areas of mathematics – Pure and either Statistics or Mechanics: Paper 1: Further Pure Mathematics 1 (written exam – 50%) Content overview: Proof, Complex numbers, Matrices, Further algebra and functions, Further calculus, Further Vectors. Paper 2: Further Mathematics Options (written exam – 50%) Content overview: Students will take one of the following four options: Further Pure Mathematics 2, Further Statistics, Further Mechanics and Decision Mathematics. Year two You will study three areas of mathematics – Pure, Statistics and Mechanics: Paper 1: Further Pure Mathematics 1 (written exam – 25%) Content overview: Proof, Complex numbers, Matrices, Further algebra and functions, Further calculus, Further vectors. Paper 2: Further Pure Mathematics 2 (written exam – 25%) Content overview: Complex numbers, Further algebra and functions, Further calculus, Polar coordinates, Hyperbolic functions, Differential equations. Paper 3: Further Mathematics Option 1 (written exam – 25%) Content overview: Students take one of the following four options: Further Pure Mathematics 3, Further Statistics 1, Further Mechanics 1, Decision Mathematics 1. Paper 4: Further Mathematics Option 2 (written exam – 25%) Content overview: Students take one of the following seven options: Further Pure Mathematics 4, Further Statistics 1, Further Statistics 2, Further Mechanics 1, Further Mechanics 2, Decision Mathematics 1, Decision Mathematics 2.
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