Girls opting for A Level Further Mathematics must also have opted for A Level Mathematics, and must select Mathematics and Further Mathematics on their option form. The A Level Further Mathematics course complements and builds on the material in the Mathematics course, giving candidates the opportunity to learn more advanced mathematical techniques. Candidates study Pure Mathematics in depth together with a range of applications. The applications have again been chosen in order to give candidates the opportunity to apply their knowledge of pure mathematical techniques in a practical context.
For 16+ entry into our Sixth Form, your daughter will be required to sit three examination papers during the first week of November in the year prior to entry. Two of these papers are in subjects which your daughter is currently studying, or which she wishes to study in the Sixth Form at Downe House, as well as a General paper. These examinations are usually taken at your daughter’s current school and practice papers are available on request. Candidates are required to achieve a minimum of seven I/GCSE examinations at Grade 6 (B) or above, preferably with Grade 9/8 (A*) in those subjects she wishes to study in the Sixth Form. If your daughter does not follow an education system with formal examinations at 16+, further testing may be required and a transcript of grades acquired from their previous school. On completion of examination papers, successful candidates will be invited for an interview by the Head of Sixth Form and the Headmistress at the end of November. Offers will be made in December. There are also a number of scholarships available for pupils joining the Sixth Form. We strongly recommend early registration for your daughter. All offers and places are completed by April of the year prior to entry and availability of places in our Sixth Form is very limited.
Assessment takes place at the end of the course and comprises four 1½ hour papers, each equally weighted, taken in the same examination session (there is no coursework): Paper 1 – Core Pure Mathematics 1, Paper 2 – Core Pure Mathematics 2, Paper 3 - Applications Paper 4 - Applications. Calculators are allowed in all papers (recommended calculator = Casio fx-CG50).
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Berkshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £47,760 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £35,520 |
| Address | Cold Ash, Thatcham, RG18 9JJ |
Girls opting for A Level Further Mathematics must also have opted for A Level Mathematics, and must select Mathematics and Further Mathematics on their option form. The A Level Further Mathematics course complements and builds on the material in the Mathematics course, giving candidates the opportunity to learn more advanced mathematical techniques. Candidates study Pure Mathematics in depth together with a range of applications. The applications have again been chosen in order to give candidates the opportunity to apply their knowledge of pure mathematical techniques in a practical context.
For 16+ entry into our Sixth Form, your daughter will be required to sit three examination papers during the first week of November in the year prior to entry. Two of these papers are in subjects which your daughter is currently studying, or which she wishes to study in the Sixth Form at Downe House, as well as a General paper. These examinations are usually taken at your daughter’s current school and practice papers are available on request. Candidates are required to achieve a minimum of seven I/GCSE examinations at Grade 6 (B) or above, preferably with Grade 9/8 (A*) in those subjects she wishes to study in the Sixth Form. If your daughter does not follow an education system with formal examinations at 16+, further testing may be required and a transcript of grades acquired from their previous school. On completion of examination papers, successful candidates will be invited for an interview by the Head of Sixth Form and the Headmistress at the end of November. Offers will be made in December. There are also a number of scholarships available for pupils joining the Sixth Form. We strongly recommend early registration for your daughter. All offers and places are completed by April of the year prior to entry and availability of places in our Sixth Form is very limited.
Assessment takes place at the end of the course and comprises four 1½ hour papers, each equally weighted, taken in the same examination session (there is no coursework): Paper 1 – Core Pure Mathematics 1, Paper 2 – Core Pure Mathematics 2, Paper 3 - Applications Paper 4 - Applications. Calculators are allowed in all papers (recommended calculator = Casio fx-CG50).