Why study Further Mathematics? Mathematics touches more aspects of modern living than ever before – communications, media, and financial management as well as the more traditional computer and physical sciences, engineering, technology, and business-related subjects. The list continues to grow! Mathematics has long been regarded as a ‘facilitating subject’ giving future employers, universities, and colleges clear evidence of highly valued numeracy and problem-solving skills irrespective of the actual role/course being considered. Here at Stratford upon Avon School, we have staff who, before becoming mathematics teachers, have many years of direct experience in the application of mathematics within a wide variety of industrial, commercial, and public sector organizations – not as mathematicians but as engineers and management accountants and scientists. In some cases, this has also involved working overseas. An A-Level in Further Mathematics demonstrates mathematical reasoning of the highest order and is highly regarded by many employers and universities, particularly in the engineering, information technology, and financial sectors. These will include Russell Group universities and blue-chip companies looking for the highest caliber applicants for both specialist and general management careers. This specification comprises a compulsory core Pure Mathematics component together with a second component that can be chosen from Further Pure Mathematics, Further Mechanics, Further Statistics, or Discrete Mathematics with the constraint that the second module of any option cannot be selected unless the first module has also been selected).
Five GCSEs in Grades 4-9 including English Language and Maths 7 in Mathematics
The first three units must be passed before progressing to the remaining units. The units with written examinations will include at least one mock” examination before the external examination. Portfolio work is ongoing through most of the course with regular submission deadlines. Final Exam Format: Four equally weighted written papers each of 90 minutes. There is no coursework. All papers are to be sat on completion of the course and all must be sat within the same examination season (no individual paper resits are permitted). Self-Study Requirements: Each taught hour will require a minimum of an additional two hours of self-study (split between supervised study in school and homework). Teaching staff will give guidance as to the material to be covered or completed and associated deadlines. Progression Pathways: A-Level Further Mathematics supports a wide range of university-level Mathematics courses and also supports an even wider range of science, engineering, economics, business studies, and computer science courses (and indeed may be an essential requirement for certain courses/universities).
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Alcester Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9DH |
Why study Further Mathematics? Mathematics touches more aspects of modern living than ever before – communications, media, and financial management as well as the more traditional computer and physical sciences, engineering, technology, and business-related subjects. The list continues to grow! Mathematics has long been regarded as a ‘facilitating subject’ giving future employers, universities, and colleges clear evidence of highly valued numeracy and problem-solving skills irrespective of the actual role/course being considered. Here at Stratford upon Avon School, we have staff who, before becoming mathematics teachers, have many years of direct experience in the application of mathematics within a wide variety of industrial, commercial, and public sector organizations – not as mathematicians but as engineers and management accountants and scientists. In some cases, this has also involved working overseas. An A-Level in Further Mathematics demonstrates mathematical reasoning of the highest order and is highly regarded by many employers and universities, particularly in the engineering, information technology, and financial sectors. These will include Russell Group universities and blue-chip companies looking for the highest caliber applicants for both specialist and general management careers. This specification comprises a compulsory core Pure Mathematics component together with a second component that can be chosen from Further Pure Mathematics, Further Mechanics, Further Statistics, or Discrete Mathematics with the constraint that the second module of any option cannot be selected unless the first module has also been selected).
Five GCSEs in Grades 4-9 including English Language and Maths 7 in Mathematics
The first three units must be passed before progressing to the remaining units. The units with written examinations will include at least one mock” examination before the external examination. Portfolio work is ongoing through most of the course with regular submission deadlines. Final Exam Format: Four equally weighted written papers each of 90 minutes. There is no coursework. All papers are to be sat on completion of the course and all must be sat within the same examination season (no individual paper resits are permitted). Self-Study Requirements: Each taught hour will require a minimum of an additional two hours of self-study (split between supervised study in school and homework). Teaching staff will give guidance as to the material to be covered or completed and associated deadlines. Progression Pathways: A-Level Further Mathematics supports a wide range of university-level Mathematics courses and also supports an even wider range of science, engineering, economics, business studies, and computer science courses (and indeed may be an essential requirement for certain courses/universities).