Course information
Mathematics (Further)
Queen's Gate School - Kensington and Chelsea
02075893587
133 Queen's Gate, Kensington, London, SW7 5LE
Course summary

Mathematics is the study of knowledge based on number, shape, change and space. It uses counting, calculations and measurements as a means to solve problems. Mathematicians are encouraged to seek out patterns and investigate and prove theories. Mathematics is vital: it develops analytical skills essential for problem solving in all aspects of our daily, academic and working lives. Financial astuteness is essential for our future economic wellbeing. Further Mathematics is an extension of the Mathematics A Level and provides a rigorous and stimulating extension to the confident and talented girl.

Entry requirements

If you have enjoyed Mathematics at IGCSE, and have coped easily with the challenges presented to you, then you could consider Further Mathematics as an additional qualification. Please note that it is only possible to study Further Mathematics if you take A Level

How you'll be assessed

Students take four papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2 may contain questions on any topics from the Pure Mathematics content (Proof, Complex numbers, Matrices, Further algebra and functions, Further calculus, Further vectors, Polar coordinates, Hyperbolic functions, Differential equations). Paper 3: Further Mathematics Option 1 on one of the following options: A: Further Pure Mathematics 1 B: Further Statistics 1 C: Further Mechanics 1 Paper 4: Further Mathematics Option 2 on one of the following options: A: Further Pure Mathematics 2 B: Further Statistics 1 C: Further Mechanics 1 D: Further Statistics 2 E: Further Mechanics 2 Each paper is a 90 minute written examination, each worth 25% of the qualification.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityKensington and Chelsea
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeGirls
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£25,326
Address133 Queen's Gate, Kensington, London, SW7 5LE