A-Level Further Mathematics
Barr Beacon School - Walsall
01213666600
Old Hall Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0RF
Course summary

OVERVIEW The course is linear with two-thirds covering Pure content, the remaining third being split between two areas of Applied Mathematics (Statistics, Mechanics and Decision Mathematics). The course is designed to encourage students to: • develop abilities to reason logically and recognise incorrect reasoning, to generalise and to construct mathematical proofs. • extend their range of mathematical skills and techniques and use them in more difficult, unstructured problems. •recognise how a situation may be represented mathematically and understand the relationship between ‘real-world’ problems and other mathematical models and how these can be refined and improved. • use Mathematics as an effective means of communication. • develop an awareness of the relevance of Mathematics to other fields of study, to the world of work and to society in general..

Entry requirements

A minimum of a grade 8 in GCSE Mathematics with significant exposure to grade 9 questions as these are the foundation for each unit. NOTE: You must be studying A level Mathematics in order to study Further Mathematics.

How you'll be assessed

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWalsall
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressOld Hall Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0RF