Running alongside the A-level mathematics course, students will study a range of additional pure and applied topics. The following are a selection of the pure topics that will be studied in further maths which stretch content learnt through the basic A-level: algebra and functions; calculus, vectors, proof, differential equations, trigonometry and coordinate geometry. In addition, you will become familiar with the new topics including complex numbers, polar coordinates, hyperbolic functions and matrices. The applied topics are to be taken from further mechanics, building on knowledge taught through the basic A-level; and a new area of maths called decision maths. Mechanics will include dimensional analysis, momentum and collisions; work, energy and power, circular motion, and centres of mass. Decision maths will include graph theory (not the same graphs you see at GCSE, a completely different concept), networks and network flows; linear programming, critical path analysis, binary operations and group theory.
Grade 7 GCSE maths, although a Grade 8/9 is recommended and desirable for taking further maths. As further maths is taken as an enrichment subject and will be on top of a maths A-level, a love of maths is a pre-requisite! The demands placed on a student are significant and should only be considered if you are a highly able mathematician, willing to spend a lot of time developing your maths; unafraid to make mistakes and are able to critically evaluate the processes you have used; there will be lots of confusion, a lot of the time but the rewards will be worth it! Students will need to continue to make good progress in their normal A-level maths studies; students not demonstrating expected progress with their A-level maths may not be able to continue with further maths as an enrichment in order to secure the maximum success in their core A Levels
This qualification is linear, 100% examination. Students will sit the AS further maths examination in the summer of Year 12. Following this, students can then bank this qualification or decide to continue with the full further maths A-level into Year 13. The result from the AS has no impact on the result of the full A-level.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Dunstall Road, Barton-under-Needwood, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 8AZ |
Running alongside the A-level mathematics course, students will study a range of additional pure and applied topics. The following are a selection of the pure topics that will be studied in further maths which stretch content learnt through the basic A-level: algebra and functions; calculus, vectors, proof, differential equations, trigonometry and coordinate geometry. In addition, you will become familiar with the new topics including complex numbers, polar coordinates, hyperbolic functions and matrices. The applied topics are to be taken from further mechanics, building on knowledge taught through the basic A-level; and a new area of maths called decision maths. Mechanics will include dimensional analysis, momentum and collisions; work, energy and power, circular motion, and centres of mass. Decision maths will include graph theory (not the same graphs you see at GCSE, a completely different concept), networks and network flows; linear programming, critical path analysis, binary operations and group theory.
Grade 7 GCSE maths, although a Grade 8/9 is recommended and desirable for taking further maths. As further maths is taken as an enrichment subject and will be on top of a maths A-level, a love of maths is a pre-requisite! The demands placed on a student are significant and should only be considered if you are a highly able mathematician, willing to spend a lot of time developing your maths; unafraid to make mistakes and are able to critically evaluate the processes you have used; there will be lots of confusion, a lot of the time but the rewards will be worth it! Students will need to continue to make good progress in their normal A-level maths studies; students not demonstrating expected progress with their A-level maths may not be able to continue with further maths as an enrichment in order to secure the maximum success in their core A Levels
This qualification is linear, 100% examination. Students will sit the AS further maths examination in the summer of Year 12. Following this, students can then bank this qualification or decide to continue with the full further maths A-level into Year 13. The result from the AS has no impact on the result of the full A-level.