Mathematics (Further)

Assessment

The qualification comprises of one mandatory Core Pure examination of two hours and forty minutes which makes up 50% of the total marks. The non-core content includes different options that can enable students to specialise in areas of mathematics that are particularly relevant to their interests and future aspirations. These include additional mechanics, statistics or pure options as well as numerical methods and modelling with algorithms. Candidates have the choice of one major and one minor optional paper or three minor papers giving them the choice between breadth or depth.