Students who particularly enjoy Mathematics and who wish to widen their experience and take their study of mathematics to a more advanced level can opt for the Further Mathematics course. What will I be studying on the course? There are compulsory pure mathematics units, which comprise the A level mathematics units and extend into the realms of complex numbers, matrices, proof by induction, advanced calculus and further algebraic techniques. The rest of the course comprises a wide variety of applied units. Topics covered include the analysis and solution of first and second order differential equations, and as well as extending students’ repertoire of modelling techniques in statistics, mechanics and decision mathematics.
This course assumes certain prior mathematical knowledge beyond grade 8 at GCSE and proceeds at a brisk pace, so is only suitable for students who have already studied the FSMQ Additional Mathematics unit, or alternatively have undertaken some equivalent AS level study in Year 11. Minimum GCSE grade 8 and an additional qualification is desirable. If you do not fit this category but have a genuine interest in pursuing an A level in Further Mathematics, you should discuss this with the Subject leader for Mathematics during the first week of September. Note: This course is not recommended for students who wish to pursue medicine as a career; medical schools do not require knowledge of mathematics beyond A level standard and would strongly prefer their candidates to pursue a wider range of A level subjects.
Programme of study assessed entirely by written examination in June of Year 13.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Slough |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Reddington Drive, Langley, SL3 7QS |
Students who particularly enjoy Mathematics and who wish to widen their experience and take their study of mathematics to a more advanced level can opt for the Further Mathematics course. What will I be studying on the course? There are compulsory pure mathematics units, which comprise the A level mathematics units and extend into the realms of complex numbers, matrices, proof by induction, advanced calculus and further algebraic techniques. The rest of the course comprises a wide variety of applied units. Topics covered include the analysis and solution of first and second order differential equations, and as well as extending students’ repertoire of modelling techniques in statistics, mechanics and decision mathematics.
This course assumes certain prior mathematical knowledge beyond grade 8 at GCSE and proceeds at a brisk pace, so is only suitable for students who have already studied the FSMQ Additional Mathematics unit, or alternatively have undertaken some equivalent AS level study in Year 11. Minimum GCSE grade 8 and an additional qualification is desirable. If you do not fit this category but have a genuine interest in pursuing an A level in Further Mathematics, you should discuss this with the Subject leader for Mathematics during the first week of September. Note: This course is not recommended for students who wish to pursue medicine as a career; medical schools do not require knowledge of mathematics beyond A level standard and would strongly prefer their candidates to pursue a wider range of A level subjects.
Programme of study assessed entirely by written examination in June of Year 13.
