Mathematics (Further)
Queen's Park High School - Cheshire West and Chester
01244257088
Queens Park Road, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7AE
Course summary

Students who have a passion and natural ability for mathematics. Students who intend to pursue a mathematical degree or who love mathematics and wish to expand upon the principles met whilst studying the higher GCSE syllabus.

Entry requirements

• 5+ GCSEs at grades 9-4 including a strong pass (grade 5) in English and maths • Grade 6 in Maths entry requirement to study Maths A Level • Grade 6 in Science and maths recommended to study Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels. Students must have sat the higher tier papers for Science and Maths. * The option to take 4 A’ Level courses will be made only in exceptional circumstances.

How you'll be assessed

Year 12 Students will study two applied options: Core Pure 1 maths involves matrices, complex numbers, further calculus and further vectors. Please ask your maths teacher for information on the options for the further topics on offer. Assessments are in the form of two papers – 1 hour 30 minutes each. These exams are only sat if students do not intend to continue to Year 13. Year 13 The topics in Year 12 are developed and the work is more detailed and applied. Please ask your maths teacher for information on the options the further maths topics offer. Assessments are in the form of four papers – 1 hour 30 minutes each.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityCheshire West and Chester
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressQueens Park Road, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7AE