A Level Further Mathematics
Cleeve School - Gloucestershire
01242672546
Two Hedges Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8AE
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Course summary

Further Mathematics A level is aimed at students who have a great interest and aptitude in the subject, who wish to go beyond the Mathematics A level by studying a greater breadth of topics and developing a greater depth of understanding. Students who choose Further Mathematics alongside A level Mathematics will have the opportunity to study additional material in all areas including pure mathematics, mechanics, statistics and decision mathematics. Among the topics covered are complex numbers, matrices and hyperbolic functions, giving students a valuable insight into these fundamental and fascinating areas of Mathematics. It is a rigorous and challenging course which students also find enjoyable, stimulating and rewarding. Further Mathematics is highly recommended for students wishing to study Mathematics, Physics or Engineering at university. It is especially relevant to those who may wish to pursue mathematics or other highly scientific subjects as a career pathway and is a subject hugely valued by employers. Career Pathways – Engineering – Accountancy – Law – Computing – Physician – Medicine

Entry requirements

Grade 8 in GCSE Mathematics

How you'll be assessed

Modules Core Pure Mathematics Further Mechanics Further Statistics Decision Mathematics Assessment – Exam: Paper 1 – 90 mins (25%) – Exam: Paper 2 – 90 mins (25%) – Exam: Paper 3 – 90 mins (25%) – Exam: Paper 4 – 90 mins (25%)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressTwo Hedges Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8AE