In your 18 hours per fortnight, you will learn all the components of the normal Maths A Level, including Mechanics and Statistics. For further mathematics you will also cover additional pure content, making up at least 50% of the further maths A level. The remainder of the content is made up of additional statistics and decisions, a relatively new area of mathematics. In the pure modules you will encounter topics that students studying the normal A Levels will never see, such as: Complex numbers, Linear Algebra and matrices, Polar coordinates, Differential Equations, Recursion Formulae, and Proof by Induction. In addition to the options available from the standard A Level, a further mathematician will ideally look towards a degree in a mathematical-based subject at university to further their understanding. Further Mathematicians progress into careers in many fields including finance, education, computing, engineering, insurance, and the actuarial professions. It was recently reported by the Department for Education that Further Mathematics is the most lucrative subject to study as it topped the leaderboard for earnings.
Five GCSEs at grade 6 or above, including English and Maths. We recommend any student wishing to study Further Maths should have gained a grade 7/A at GCSE.
Internally: All students are expected to complete an independent learning task (ILT) after each section of work is completed. After approximately one month into the course in year 12 students will have an assessment to judge their suitability for the A-level mathematics course. In support of the ILTs and to aid in reviewing and transforming their progress and achievement, students will also sit accumulative tests at regular intervals throughout the course. Externally: You are required to sit examinations at the end of year 13. The examinations will all take place during the summer examination period and will consist of four 1 hour and 30-minute papers, two of which cover the pure content, one the statistics content, and the other decision content. All the exams are externally marked.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Beachley Road, Sedbury, Chepstow, NP16 7AA |
In your 18 hours per fortnight, you will learn all the components of the normal Maths A Level, including Mechanics and Statistics. For further mathematics you will also cover additional pure content, making up at least 50% of the further maths A level. The remainder of the content is made up of additional statistics and decisions, a relatively new area of mathematics. In the pure modules you will encounter topics that students studying the normal A Levels will never see, such as: Complex numbers, Linear Algebra and matrices, Polar coordinates, Differential Equations, Recursion Formulae, and Proof by Induction. In addition to the options available from the standard A Level, a further mathematician will ideally look towards a degree in a mathematical-based subject at university to further their understanding. Further Mathematicians progress into careers in many fields including finance, education, computing, engineering, insurance, and the actuarial professions. It was recently reported by the Department for Education that Further Mathematics is the most lucrative subject to study as it topped the leaderboard for earnings.
Five GCSEs at grade 6 or above, including English and Maths. We recommend any student wishing to study Further Maths should have gained a grade 7/A at GCSE.
Internally: All students are expected to complete an independent learning task (ILT) after each section of work is completed. After approximately one month into the course in year 12 students will have an assessment to judge their suitability for the A-level mathematics course. In support of the ILTs and to aid in reviewing and transforming their progress and achievement, students will also sit accumulative tests at regular intervals throughout the course. Externally: You are required to sit examinations at the end of year 13. The examinations will all take place during the summer examination period and will consist of four 1 hour and 30-minute papers, two of which cover the pure content, one the statistics content, and the other decision content. All the exams are externally marked.