Further Mathematics is an A level qualification which both broadens and deepens the mathematics covered in A level Mathematics. You will find it to be an enjoyable, rewarding, stimulating and empowering course. For someone who enjoys Mathematics, it provides a challenge and a chance to explore new and/or more sophisticated mathematical concepts. It also enables you to distinguish yourself as an able mathematician in the University and Employment market. In the new Further Mathematics A level, all students will be assessed based on their knowledge of Pure Mathematics and a component that is based on Applied mathematics. This Applied unit is Decision Mathematics (an area of maths not covered in the new Maths A level). The Pure unit and the Applied unit are each worth 50% of the course. YEAR 1 The Pure Maths element of the course includes: Proof Complex numbers Matrices Further Algebra Functions The Applied (Decision Maths) element of the course includes: Sorting algorithms Algorithms on graphs (eg Prim’s and Kruskal’s algorithm) Critical path analysis Linear Programming YEAR 2 The Pure Maths element of the course includes: Additional Complex numbers, Additional Matrices, Additional Further Algebra and Functions, Further Calculus, Further Vectors, Polar Coordinates, Hyperbolic Functions and Differential Equations The Applied (Decision Maths) element of the course includes: Additional Algorithms on graphs (eg Floyd’s algorithm) Additional Critical Path Analysis Additional Linear Programming
- A minimum of a grade 8 at GCSE Mathematics is required. Must be studied alongisde A level Mathematics. - The minimum qualification for entry into Wickersley Sixth Form is five grade 4s at GCSE (or equivalent), including Maths and English
All examinations will be taken at the end of the course rather than in modules and it is expected that questions will link different aspects of the course.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Rotherham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Bawtry Road, Wickersley, Rotherham, S66 1JL |
Further Mathematics is an A level qualification which both broadens and deepens the mathematics covered in A level Mathematics. You will find it to be an enjoyable, rewarding, stimulating and empowering course. For someone who enjoys Mathematics, it provides a challenge and a chance to explore new and/or more sophisticated mathematical concepts. It also enables you to distinguish yourself as an able mathematician in the University and Employment market. In the new Further Mathematics A level, all students will be assessed based on their knowledge of Pure Mathematics and a component that is based on Applied mathematics. This Applied unit is Decision Mathematics (an area of maths not covered in the new Maths A level). The Pure unit and the Applied unit are each worth 50% of the course. YEAR 1 The Pure Maths element of the course includes: Proof Complex numbers Matrices Further Algebra Functions The Applied (Decision Maths) element of the course includes: Sorting algorithms Algorithms on graphs (eg Prim’s and Kruskal’s algorithm) Critical path analysis Linear Programming YEAR 2 The Pure Maths element of the course includes: Additional Complex numbers, Additional Matrices, Additional Further Algebra and Functions, Further Calculus, Further Vectors, Polar Coordinates, Hyperbolic Functions and Differential Equations The Applied (Decision Maths) element of the course includes: Additional Algorithms on graphs (eg Floyd’s algorithm) Additional Critical Path Analysis Additional Linear Programming
- A minimum of a grade 8 at GCSE Mathematics is required. Must be studied alongisde A level Mathematics. - The minimum qualification for entry into Wickersley Sixth Form is five grade 4s at GCSE (or equivalent), including Maths and English
All examinations will be taken at the end of the course rather than in modules and it is expected that questions will link different aspects of the course.