Further Mathematics

Further Mathematics is ideal for those students who love the subject of Mathematics! You will be devoting two whole A Level subjects to Mathematics and Further Mathematics so you must be a keen problem solver with excellent algebra skills. You will begin to understand new aspects of mathematics in complex numbers which previously you thought as impossible, essential statistical techniques, optimisation problems and the mathematics behind mechanics in the real world.

Extra-curricular opportunities include participation in the UKMT individual and team Mathematics Challenges, and in the Mathematical Association’s local branch activities.

Extension classes are available for any student applying to Oxbridge, Warwick or Imperial for Mathematics-related courses; and who therefore require additional support with preparation for additional entrance tests or interviews.

Course structure /

Exam board: OCR

Paper 1: Core Pure 1 (25%) Paper 2: Core Pure 2 (25%) Paper 3 & 4: (Two from the following, 25% each) Statistics (25%) Mechanics (25%) Discrete (25%) Additional Pure (25%)

In addition to the Mathematics lessons, Further Mathematics will be taught in a separate class. The study of Mathematics and Further Mathematics in Year 12 only, as a means of achieving A Level Mathematics in a year, is not an option. Beyond A Level /

Further Mathematics combines well with any other subjects, especially Physics and is highly regarded by universities and employers. Many students go on to study pure mathematics, engineering and computer science. The engineering, computer science and finance sectors are the most popular choices and they require an analytical, investigative and problem solving mind. An A Level Further Mathematics student will acquire all of these necessary skills by the end of the course.

Entry requirements /

GCSE Mathematics (Grade 8)