Mathematics (Further)

Assessment

The structure of assessment differs depending on whether students take AS or A-level Further Mathematics. The timing of the assessment can also differ; a student can choose to study AS Further Mathematics during Year 13. An outline of the assessment structure for both AS and A-level is detailed below: The assessment comprises two written examinations. Paper 1: Further Pure Mathematics. Content aligned to Paper 1 of A level Further Maths assessed at AS level standard. The paper lasts 1.5 hours and is worth 75 marks. Paper 2: Further Mathematics Option. The paper lasts 1.5 hours and is worth 75 marks. A level Further Mathematics Assessment The assessment comprises four written examinations. Paper 1: Further Pure Mathematics 1. AS content assessed at A level standard. The paper lasts 1.5 hours and is worth 75 marks. Paper 2: Further Pure Mathematics 2. Remaining pure content which builds on and incorporates AS content. The paper lasts 1.5 hours and is worth 75 marks. Paper 3: Further Mathematics Option 1. The paper lasts 1.5 hours and is worth 75 marks. Paper 4: Further Mathematics Option 2. The paper lasts 1.5 hours and is worth 75 marks.