Students opting to take further mathematics study the whole of the A-level mathematics course in year 12, before starting the A-level further mathematics course in the summer term. In year 13, students complete the further mathematics course. The further mathematics course covers the same areas of mathematics as the year 12 course but at a higher level. For example, students learn to use matrices and complex numbers in pure mathematics and learn the skills to attack more complicated problems in statistics and mechanics, such as using energy equations to model colliding objects. The content is split in a 2:1:1 ratio between pure mathematics and two option modules. Depending on numbers, students can select their option modules from statistics, mechanics, further pure and decision maths. Students will have three teachers each year, one teaching pure maths and one for each option or application. Further mathematics is required or recommended for most university courses in maths, Physics, engineering and computer science at top universities, and is beneficial to most other science, finance or technology courses. A student wishing to study one of these subjects at university should consider studying further mathematics. Equally, students who enjoy maths at school, enjoy problem-solving and are willing to work hard would also be suitable to further mathematics courses, irrespective of the intended university course. Students on the further mathematics course who are on track for an A or A* grade can take the mathematics exams in year 12 and boost their university applications with a final, rather than predicted result. This also means students sit three sets of exams in year 13 but leave with four A levels.
At least eight GCSEs or IGCSEs graded at 7 or above for entry to our sixth form in the subjects that you are taught at school. For students currently at CLSG, each subject has a standard entry requirement of Grade 7 at GCSE or IGCSE in that subject or a related subject as specified under each subject’s entry in this booklet. • Students applying to study further mathematics should have a Grade 8 at IGCSE/ GCSE.
The course is assessed solely by examination in the summer terms of years 12 and 13. The three examinations that contribute towards A-level mathematics are normally sat at the end of year 12 and are the same as those described above. The four examinations that contribute towards A-level further mathematics are sat at the end of year 13 and consist of two 90-minute papers on pure mathematics, one 90-minute paper on each option.
About School
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | City of London |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender of School | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £23,778 |
| Address | St Giles' Terrace, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8BB |
Students opting to take further mathematics study the whole of the A-level mathematics course in year 12, before starting the A-level further mathematics course in the summer term. In year 13, students complete the further mathematics course. The further mathematics course covers the same areas of mathematics as the year 12 course but at a higher level. For example, students learn to use matrices and complex numbers in pure mathematics and learn the skills to attack more complicated problems in statistics and mechanics, such as using energy equations to model colliding objects. The content is split in a 2:1:1 ratio between pure mathematics and two option modules. Depending on numbers, students can select their option modules from statistics, mechanics, further pure and decision maths. Students will have three teachers each year, one teaching pure maths and one for each option or application. Further mathematics is required or recommended for most university courses in maths, Physics, engineering and computer science at top universities, and is beneficial to most other science, finance or technology courses. A student wishing to study one of these subjects at university should consider studying further mathematics. Equally, students who enjoy maths at school, enjoy problem-solving and are willing to work hard would also be suitable to further mathematics courses, irrespective of the intended university course. Students on the further mathematics course who are on track for an A or A* grade can take the mathematics exams in year 12 and boost their university applications with a final, rather than predicted result. This also means students sit three sets of exams in year 13 but leave with four A levels.
At least eight GCSEs or IGCSEs graded at 7 or above for entry to our sixth form in the subjects that you are taught at school. For students currently at CLSG, each subject has a standard entry requirement of Grade 7 at GCSE or IGCSE in that subject or a related subject as specified under each subject’s entry in this booklet. • Students applying to study further mathematics should have a Grade 8 at IGCSE/ GCSE.
The course is assessed solely by examination in the summer terms of years 12 and 13. The three examinations that contribute towards A-level mathematics are normally sat at the end of year 12 and are the same as those described above. The four examinations that contribute towards A-level further mathematics are sat at the end of year 13 and consist of two 90-minute papers on pure mathematics, one 90-minute paper on each option.
