If you love mathematics and you are very strong at it, you may choose to do the further mathematics course in addition to mathematics, this course builds on the mathematics course, by studying the pure, mechanics and statistics elements of mathematics in more detail and to a higher level. Normally you will have achieved a grade 9 at GCSE or International GCSE and you may also have done an additional mathematics qualification. The courses are taught simultaneously, but you will cover most of the mathematics A-level content in the Lower Sixth and further mathematics A-level content in the Upper Sixth. Both qualifications are examined at the end of the Upper Sixth. As well as being an excellent intellectual challenge, this course is invaluable for anyone applying to the top universities to study mathematics, engineering, physical science courses or economics. Success in further mathematics A-level marks you out as a person of rare intellectual talent.
Entrance requirements include a GCSE predicted average of 6 or above and 7-9 in subjects planned for A-level.
The further mathematics course is also examined with three papers in the Summer term of the Upper Sixth year. The first paper is a 2-hour 40-minute pure paper, worth 50% of the total A-level; the second paper is a 2-hour 15-minute mechanics paper worth 331 /3% of the total A-level, and the third paper is a 1-hour 15-minute statistics paper worth 162 /3% of the total A-level.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £28,710 - £29,265; Boarding £43,740 - £44,415 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Headmaster's House, Old Wish Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4JX |
If you love mathematics and you are very strong at it, you may choose to do the further mathematics course in addition to mathematics, this course builds on the mathematics course, by studying the pure, mechanics and statistics elements of mathematics in more detail and to a higher level. Normally you will have achieved a grade 9 at GCSE or International GCSE and you may also have done an additional mathematics qualification. The courses are taught simultaneously, but you will cover most of the mathematics A-level content in the Lower Sixth and further mathematics A-level content in the Upper Sixth. Both qualifications are examined at the end of the Upper Sixth. As well as being an excellent intellectual challenge, this course is invaluable for anyone applying to the top universities to study mathematics, engineering, physical science courses or economics. Success in further mathematics A-level marks you out as a person of rare intellectual talent.
Entrance requirements include a GCSE predicted average of 6 or above and 7-9 in subjects planned for A-level.
The further mathematics course is also examined with three papers in the Summer term of the Upper Sixth year. The first paper is a 2-hour 40-minute pure paper, worth 50% of the total A-level; the second paper is a 2-hour 15-minute mechanics paper worth 331 /3% of the total A-level, and the third paper is a 1-hour 15-minute statistics paper worth 162 /3% of the total A-level.