Mathematics (Further)
Wells Cathedral School - Somerset
01749834200
15 The Liberty, Wells, BA5 2ST
Course summary

• Mathematics is the language of commerce, engineering and other sciences. • It is elegant and beautiful, exciting and challenging, perfect and truthful. • It is an attractive qualification, highly sought after by employers. • We are living in the golden age of mathematics right now!

Entry requirements

To study A level Further Mathematics you would typically be expected to have achieved an 8 or 9 at GCSE or IGCSE Mathematics.

How you'll be assessed

Pupils taking Further Mathematics must also complete A level Mathematics. In addition to the examinations for A level Mathematics they would typically do. Topics: Compulsory papers: Pure Mathematics 1 and 2 (Proof, Complex numbers, Matrices, Further algebra and functions, Further calculus, Further vectors, Polar coordinates, Hyperbolic functions, Differential equations). One paper of 1 hr 30 minutes: Further Mechanics 1: Momentum and Impulse, Work, Energy and Power, Elastic Strings and Springs, Elastic Collisions. One paper of 1 hr 30 minutes: Further Statistics 1: Poisson Distribution, Hypothesis Testing, Chi-squared Tests, Probability Generating Functions, Discrete Random Variables.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthoritySomerset
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding Fee£30,717 - £42,987
Sixth Form FeeDay £9,942 - £26,277
Address15 The Liberty, Wells, BA5 2ST