Mathematics (Further)
The Henry Box School - Oxfordshire
01993703955
Church Green, Witney, OX28 4AX
Course summary

The Further Mathematics course is taught alongside the A level in Maths. Core pure • Proof • Complex numbers • Matrices and transformations • Vectors and 3-D space • Algebra • Series • Calculus • Polar coordinates • Hyperbolic functions • Differential equations Minor option: Statistics • Sampling • Discrete random variables • Bivariate data • Chi-squared tests Minor option: Modelling with algorithms • Algorithms • Networks • Linear programming Minor option: Mechanics • Dimensional analysis • Forces • Work, energy, and power • Momentum and impulse • Centre of mass

Entry requirements

Minimum of 5 subjects at grade 5 including/as well as grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Grade 8 or 9 at GCSE Mathematics (Students will be expected to complete a summer assignment reflecting their Higher GCSE knowledge). Students who achieve a grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics and wish to study Further Mathematics should contact the Maths Department.

How you'll be assessed

Six papers are needed for the double award of A-level Mathematics and A-level Further Mathematics. This will include three single Mathematics papers and three Further Mathematics papers. It is possible to take the AS level in Further Mathematics at the end of Year 12 or Year 13 if this is your fourth subject.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressChurch Green, Witney, OX28 4AX