Mathematics (Further)

Able students with a love of mathematics find that the rigour and breadth of further mathematics fuel their enthusiasm for a deeper understanding of the subject.

Entry Requirements

7 in GCSE mathematics

Assessment

Paper 1 core pure mathematics 1 (1 hour 30 minutes) 

Paper 2 core pure mathematics 2 (1 hour 30 minutes) 

Paper 3 and 4 Further mathematics option papers

Further mathematics is designed to stretch and challenge able mathematicians and must be taken alongside A-level mathematics. It is designed to prepare them for university courses in mathematics and related quantitative and scientific subjects. 

Course summary

 Core pure content:

Proof, complex numbers, matrices, further algebra and functions, further calculus, further vectors

In addition to above polar coordinates, hyperbolic functions and differential equations.

 Students will also study some applied content, with a choice from decision mathematics, further mechanics or further statistics. The applied content will be decided alongside the students, to complement their other A-level subjects and students will have an opportunity to study decision mathematics, including algorithms and optimisation. 



Examination board - Edexcel

Two St Anne's Alumni come in to talk to current Secondary School and 6th Form students about where their Maths paths have taken them. To find out more visit www.stannesth.uk

BEYOND SIXTH FORM

Qualification in further mathematics will be beneficial for those seeking a university place. Past students have gone on to study mathematics, physics, medicine, electronic engineering, biochemistry and astronomy.

Students who wish to study mathematics or related subjects post A-level are often offered lower grade offers if they study further mathematics.

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