Further Mathematics

Course summary

Studying Further Mathematics consolidates and reinforces students’ A Level Mathematics work, helping them to achieve the very highest of grades. Lessons provide an insight into the higher levels of the subject, covering challenging topics such as imaginary numbers and multi-dimensional geometry. Further Mathematics requires mathematical ability coupled with a willingness to work independently, and helps to promote excellent time management skills. There are ‘4 papers’: two Pure Mathematics (50%), Mechanics (25%) and Decision Mathematics (25%). THE FUTURE: Any student planning to take a Mathematics rich degree, such as Mathematics, Engineering, Sciences, Computing, and Economics will benefit enormously from taking Further Mathematics. Many of the highest achieving universities are looking for students who have achieved well in this course. The skills gained from studying Further Mathematics are also in high demand by the very best employers in a wide variety of fields. YEAR 12: • The course followed is the full 2 year course In A Level Mathematics YEAR 13: • Pure: (50%) complex numbers, matrices, hyperbolics, polar coordinates, differential equations, calculus and vectors • Applied Mechanics: (25%) momentum, impulse, work energy, power, elastic strings, springs and collisions in one and two dimensions • Decision Mathematics: (25%) algorithms, route inspection, linear programming and critical path analysis