Mathematics (Further)

Course summary

Why study Further Mathematics? Mathematics touches more aspects of modern living than ever before – communications, media, and financial management as well as the more traditional computer and physical sciences, engineering, technology, and business-related subjects. The list continues to grow! Mathematics has long been regarded as a ‘facilitating subject’ giving future employers, universities, and colleges clear evidence of highly valued numeracy and problem-solving skills irrespective of the actual role/course being considered. Here at Stratford upon Avon School, we have staff who, before becoming mathematics teachers, have many years of direct experience in the application of mathematics within a wide variety of industrial, commercial, and public sector organizations – not as mathematicians but as engineers and management accountants and scientists. In some cases, this has also involved working overseas. An A-Level in Further Mathematics demonstrates mathematical reasoning of the highest order and is highly regarded by many employers and universities, particularly in the engineering, information technology, and financial sectors. These will include Russell Group universities and blue-chip companies looking for the highest caliber applicants for both specialist and general management careers. This specification comprises a compulsory core Pure Mathematics component together with a second component that can be chosen from Further Pure Mathematics, Further Mechanics, Further Statistics, or Discrete Mathematics with the constraint that the second module of any option cannot be selected unless the first module has also been selected).