Mathematics A-Level, and Further Mathematics A-Level (Edexcel) The A-Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics courses provide unique opportunities for students to be inspired, challenged and to stand out academically. Students who have studied Mathematics beyond GCSE are widely thought of as having achieved something prestigious, and are highly desirable to universities and employers. We are proud that 48% of our Year 13 students achieved A*/A grades in A-Level Mathematics last year, and over fifteen students have gone on to study Mathematics or subjects requiring a mathematical foundation at some of the best universities around the country, including St Andrews, Durham, Loughborough and Bristol. Over the past five years we have also had students taking up places at Oxford, Cambridge and Warwick to read Mathematics. The Mathematics department at Queen Mary’s High school is an enthusiastic team which offers specialist teaching in all mathematical disciplines. We offer co-curricular support for students looking to take STEP, AEA and other papers that are essential to progress to many of the best universities. Feedback from our departmental questionnaire showed that students enjoy their lessons and feel very supported. In 2022, our A-Level Further Mathematics students achieved 100% A*-C, and 92% of these students achieved A/A* in Mathematics too. Students who are looking to study Mathematics, or any Applied Sciences at degree level, may be considered advantaged if they have also studied Further Mathematics A-Level. Further Mathematics is of particular benefit for students looking to study Physics, Engineering, Computing, or any subject that has a deep mathematical content. Further Mathematics is always studied at Queen Mary's High School as a fourth A-level, and is delivered through a course designed with exactly the same number of teaching hours as all the other A-Level courses. Course Overview Geometry, Calculus, Algebra, Sequence, Numerical Methods, Proof, Mechanics, Matrices (unique and Complex Numbers (unique to Further Mathematics), Statistics (unique to Mathematics). Assessment Model Students studying Further Mathematics must also be studying Mathematics. A-Level Mathematics consists of three 2 hour papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2 are Pure Mathematics; Paper 3 is Applied (Mechanics and Statistics) Mathematics). A-Level Further Mathematics is four papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2 are Pure Mathematics (2 hours); Paper 3 is Further Pure Material (90 minutes); Paper 4 is Further Mechanics Material (90 minutes). Career Opportunities For students who have studied Mathematics beyond GCSE, there are very clear advantages for career prospects. Mathematics is invaluable in any career which values problem solving skills, or requires logical thought and reasoning. Many students also use the rigour and analytical thinking they develop in Mathematics at Queen Mary’s High School to move into degree courses and careers in Medicine, Law and Politics.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Walsall |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Upper Forster Street, Walsall, WS4 2AE |
Mathematics A-Level, and Further Mathematics A-Level (Edexcel) The A-Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics courses provide unique opportunities for students to be inspired, challenged and to stand out academically. Students who have studied Mathematics beyond GCSE are widely thought of as having achieved something prestigious, and are highly desirable to universities and employers. We are proud that 48% of our Year 13 students achieved A*/A grades in A-Level Mathematics last year, and over fifteen students have gone on to study Mathematics or subjects requiring a mathematical foundation at some of the best universities around the country, including St Andrews, Durham, Loughborough and Bristol. Over the past five years we have also had students taking up places at Oxford, Cambridge and Warwick to read Mathematics. The Mathematics department at Queen Mary’s High school is an enthusiastic team which offers specialist teaching in all mathematical disciplines. We offer co-curricular support for students looking to take STEP, AEA and other papers that are essential to progress to many of the best universities. Feedback from our departmental questionnaire showed that students enjoy their lessons and feel very supported. In 2022, our A-Level Further Mathematics students achieved 100% A*-C, and 92% of these students achieved A/A* in Mathematics too. Students who are looking to study Mathematics, or any Applied Sciences at degree level, may be considered advantaged if they have also studied Further Mathematics A-Level. Further Mathematics is of particular benefit for students looking to study Physics, Engineering, Computing, or any subject that has a deep mathematical content. Further Mathematics is always studied at Queen Mary's High School as a fourth A-level, and is delivered through a course designed with exactly the same number of teaching hours as all the other A-Level courses. Course Overview Geometry, Calculus, Algebra, Sequence, Numerical Methods, Proof, Mechanics, Matrices (unique and Complex Numbers (unique to Further Mathematics), Statistics (unique to Mathematics). Assessment Model Students studying Further Mathematics must also be studying Mathematics. A-Level Mathematics consists of three 2 hour papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2 are Pure Mathematics; Paper 3 is Applied (Mechanics and Statistics) Mathematics). A-Level Further Mathematics is four papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2 are Pure Mathematics (2 hours); Paper 3 is Further Pure Material (90 minutes); Paper 4 is Further Mechanics Material (90 minutes). Career Opportunities For students who have studied Mathematics beyond GCSE, there are very clear advantages for career prospects. Mathematics is invaluable in any career which values problem solving skills, or requires logical thought and reasoning. Many students also use the rigour and analytical thinking they develop in Mathematics at Queen Mary’s High School to move into degree courses and careers in Medicine, Law and Politics.
