Mathematics and Further Mathematics

Pre-course tasks to be completed by September

2023

• GCSE grade 6 standard in Mathematics is required, though a 7 or above is preferred (and recommended). The A level course will be extremely challenging (and perhaps not possible) if a grade 7 level of understanding or above is not achieved at GCSE.

• Students wishing to study Further Mathematics are advised that a grade 8 standard or above is desirable.

• Students must have completed as much of the ‘Head Start to A level Maths’ pack as necessary. This can be found at: https://www. sibfordschool.co.uk/sixth-form/sixth-form-curriculum/sixth-formpreparation-summer-2023. An exam will be given approximately two weeks into the course which will test whether students have understood the work from the pack and will enable us to gauge the appropriateness of the course for each student.

• MyMaths.co.uk can also be used to assist the reviewing of GCSE materials.

Notes

• It is important to remember that at A level, much of the work deemed to be ‘7 or above’ at GCSE becomes a standard expectation, so reviewing using the ‘Head Start to AS Maths’ pack towards the end of the summer holidays is essential.

• The new A level course requires a specific kind of calculator (the GCSE ones are in general not high enough spec). We will provide this at the beginning of the course so that everyone has the same version, so please do not feel that you need to get one in advance.

• Those taking Further Mathematics need to appreciate that not all the combinations of subject options will be available. The options will need to support the strengths of the majority of the class and will be finalised in September.