A-LEVEL Further Mathematics

A-LEVEL

The Further Mathematics course covers both A-Level Mathematics and A-Level Further Mathematics. It extends the understanding gained in A-Level Mathematics to higher levels; exploring new topics, such as imaginary numbers. It is strongly advantageous to students considering studying Mathematics at university, as well as students wishing to study closely related subjects such as Physics or Engineering. Students who select A-Level Further Mathematics as one of their choices should not also select A-Level Mathematics, as A-Level Mathematics is incorporated into the Further Mathematics course. Please note that A-Level Further Mathematics counts as a double subject (two A-Levels).

Subject requirements: 

Minimum of GCSE 8 in Maths

Teacher to contact -Miss J Scantlebury-Smead

Course Content

Year 12

The course will introduce topics that are not covered in the regular Mathematics A-Level, with an emphasis on logical deduction, constructing mathematical arguments and proof. New content here will include complex numbers and matrices, as well as proof by induction. The course will also introduce new statistical processes.

Year 13

In Year 13, some ideas met in Year 12 are extended. This includes further complex numbers and matrices. New integration techniques are also taught here. In addition, the modelling techniques used in the statistics and mechanics section of the Maths A-Level are refined and extended, and new ideas fundamental to undergraduate Mathematics are explored.

Assessment Criteria

All content is assessed at the end of the course in four written examinations, in addition to the three examinations for A Level Maths. There is no coursework element.

Exam Board: Edexcel

Leading to a career in:

  • Economics and Finance
  • Computing
  • Medicine
  • Statistical Research
  • Engineering

This subject goes well with:

  • Physics
  • Biology
  • Computer Science

Applying for Further Maths:

Further Maths counts as a double course, so will take up two of your subject choices. If you would like to choose Further Mathematics as one of your choices, please ensure that you select Further Mathematics (A) and then select Further Mathematics (B) as well. 

Click below to learn about the course from Further Maths student, Lizzie

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