The perfect companion to A-level mathematics! If you aspire to a scientific career path or have a genuine love of problem-solving, Further mathematics will enable you to develop important skills such as modeling problems and mathematical reasoning. A Level Further Mathematics is the perfect companion to your Mathematics A level if you see your career heading down a scientific route or if you have a genuine love of solving problems and the world of Mathematics. There will be an introductory task to complete after enrolment in order to set the scene for the first topic in pure maths. It is possible for you to gain an AS qualification in this subject if you study this course for one year. In this case, it is recommended that you choose Further Maths as a fourth subject.
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English, and a grade 7 or above in Mathematics. Good algebraic skills are essential. Further Mathematics will also require a real love of the subject.
For AS level students (1 year) you will sit three exams, each of 75 minutes and each worth a third of the AS level qualification. For A-level students (2 years) there will be an internal exam in May at the end of the first year of the course. To complete the A level (2 years) course you will sit the following exams at the end of year 2: • Paper 1: Core Pure (2 hours 40 mins / 50% of final grade). • Paper 2: Modelling with Algorithms (1 hour 15 mins / 17% of final grade). Other examinations sat depend on the year 2 modules you chose.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Owens Road, Winchester, SO22 6RX |
The perfect companion to A-level mathematics! If you aspire to a scientific career path or have a genuine love of problem-solving, Further mathematics will enable you to develop important skills such as modeling problems and mathematical reasoning. A Level Further Mathematics is the perfect companion to your Mathematics A level if you see your career heading down a scientific route or if you have a genuine love of solving problems and the world of Mathematics. There will be an introductory task to complete after enrolment in order to set the scene for the first topic in pure maths. It is possible for you to gain an AS qualification in this subject if you study this course for one year. In this case, it is recommended that you choose Further Maths as a fourth subject.
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English, and a grade 7 or above in Mathematics. Good algebraic skills are essential. Further Mathematics will also require a real love of the subject.
For AS level students (1 year) you will sit three exams, each of 75 minutes and each worth a third of the AS level qualification. For A-level students (2 years) there will be an internal exam in May at the end of the first year of the course. To complete the A level (2 years) course you will sit the following exams at the end of year 2: • Paper 1: Core Pure (2 hours 40 mins / 50% of final grade). • Paper 2: Modelling with Algorithms (1 hour 15 mins / 17% of final grade). Other examinations sat depend on the year 2 modules you chose.