Mathematics (Further)

Course summary

The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to understand mathematics and mathematical processes in a way that promotes confidence, fosters enjoyment and provides a strong foundation for progress to further study. Students will be able to extend their range of mathematics skills and techniques obtained in GCSE, and use these to solve challenging problems and generalise mathematically through algebraic concepts and modelling, as well as be aware of the relevance of mathematics to the world of work and to situations in society in general. Further Mathematicians have the opportunity to study A Level concepts in more depth, as well as studying mathematical concepts that are often continued in Higher ducation. Students who study Further Mathematicians will have the opportunity to be entered for an AS level exam in Year 12.