Mathematics (Further)
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College - Wakefield
01924232820
Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, WF5 0DG
Course summary

Further Mathematics is a challenging qualification and an opportunity to develop the sophistication of your mathematical reasoning skills. Students learn to appreciate the beauty of algebra by examining its applications at a much deeper level. In addition, the course includes: imaginary numbers, polar coordinates, and the more recent applications of Decision Mathematics, Statistics and Mechanics. Students learn to appreciate the beauty of algebra by examining its applications at a much deeper level. In addition, the course includes: imaginary numbers, polar coordinates, and the more recent applications of Decision Mathematics, Statistics and Mechanics.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above. Students must have achieved a high grade 7 or above in Maths at GCSE and a 5 in English.

How you'll be assessed

A Level Further Mathematics is a two year course with all examinations taking place at the end of the second year. Students will sit four papers, each lasting for 90 minutes and each worth 25% of the overall grade. Papers 1 and 2 are entirely pure mathematics, the third and fourth papers are the applied elements.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityWakefield
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressStorrs Hill Road, Ossett, WF5 0DG