WHY SHOULD I STUDY AS/A LEVEL FURTHER MATHEMATICS? Further Mathematics is an enjoyable, rewarding, challenging and empowering course aimed at students with a significant interest and ability in mathematics. A Level of Mathematics must be taken alongside this course, so students in effect take ‘double mathematics’ for at least their first year at College. Students must take two other A Level subjects as well as ‘double mathematics’ in order to preserve breadth in their program of study (four courses in total). External AS Level Further Mathematics exams are taken at the end of the first year so that successful students achieve a formal qualification at that stage. An informed decision can then be made about progression onto the second year of the course. Further Mathematics is an excellent preparation for a whole range of degree courses. Subjects such as physics, engineering, computing, economics (and many others) are highly mathematical in nature and demand a deep understanding of the subject. Students with Further Mathematics qualifications are sought after by prestigious universities who recognize a good grade as strong evidence of analytical and problem-solving skills. AS COURSE CONTENT The course is split into three broad topic areas, all of which complement and extend the work studied in the first year of A-Level Mathematics: Pure Mathematics – Students study complex numbers, matrices and vectors as well as develop their understanding of proof and algebraic techniques. Statistics – Topics covered include hypothesis testing, correlation and regression, discrete random variables, and permutations and combinations. Mechanics – topics include collisions, circular motion, dimensional analysis and work, energy, and power. Mechanics supports topics taught in A-level physics particularly well.
At least 5 GCSE subjects at grade 4 - 9. Grade 8 GCSE Mathematics.
AS Further Mathematics is assessed through 3 exam papers taken at the end of the first year. The papers are equally weighted and cover the three main topic areas – pure mathematics, statistics and mechanics.
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| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | North Hill, Colchester, CO1 1SN |
WHY SHOULD I STUDY AS/A LEVEL FURTHER MATHEMATICS? Further Mathematics is an enjoyable, rewarding, challenging and empowering course aimed at students with a significant interest and ability in mathematics. A Level of Mathematics must be taken alongside this course, so students in effect take ‘double mathematics’ for at least their first year at College. Students must take two other A Level subjects as well as ‘double mathematics’ in order to preserve breadth in their program of study (four courses in total). External AS Level Further Mathematics exams are taken at the end of the first year so that successful students achieve a formal qualification at that stage. An informed decision can then be made about progression onto the second year of the course. Further Mathematics is an excellent preparation for a whole range of degree courses. Subjects such as physics, engineering, computing, economics (and many others) are highly mathematical in nature and demand a deep understanding of the subject. Students with Further Mathematics qualifications are sought after by prestigious universities who recognize a good grade as strong evidence of analytical and problem-solving skills. AS COURSE CONTENT The course is split into three broad topic areas, all of which complement and extend the work studied in the first year of A-Level Mathematics: Pure Mathematics – Students study complex numbers, matrices and vectors as well as develop their understanding of proof and algebraic techniques. Statistics – Topics covered include hypothesis testing, correlation and regression, discrete random variables, and permutations and combinations. Mechanics – topics include collisions, circular motion, dimensional analysis and work, energy, and power. Mechanics supports topics taught in A-level physics particularly well.
At least 5 GCSE subjects at grade 4 - 9. Grade 8 GCSE Mathematics.
AS Further Mathematics is assessed through 3 exam papers taken at the end of the first year. The papers are equally weighted and cover the three main topic areas – pure mathematics, statistics and mechanics.