Mathematics (Further)
Wreake Valley Academy - Leicestershire
01162641080
Parkstone Road, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1LY
Course summary

Students who have enjoyed studying Higher Tier Maths at GCSE and have achieved a grade 7 or above should consider studying this course. Students considering Further Maths must also study Maths A level. This provides an excellent option at A level if students are considering going on to study maths at university. Further Maths makes the transition from Sixth Form to university courses, which are maths rich, that much easier as more of the first year content will be familiar. This is a challenging qualification, which both extends and deepens understanding beyond the standard A Level Maths, and provides the opportunity to explore new and more sophisticated mathematical concepts.

Entry requirements

A Level Study: To join the Sixth Form there is an entry criteria of five standard passes at GCSE (at least a Grade 4). This must include at least a Grade 4 in English Language and Maths at GCSE. Students will need to gain at least a Grade 4 in the subjects they would like to study at A Level. For biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, English literature, French, further maths, maths there are additional subject requirements, which are available upon request.

How you'll be assessed

There are three exam papers of two hours which are taken at the end of Year 13 Paper 1 Pure Mathematics Paper 2 Pure Mathematics Paper 3 Two papers one on each of the chosen options There is no coursework in A Level Further Maths.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityLeicestershire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressParkstone Road, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1LY