Course information
Mathematics (Further)
Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) - Kent
01303253951
29 Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 2NB
Course summary

Year 1 This is a linear course comprising of a pure mathematics compulsory unit and two optional units. The optional units can be selected from mechanics, statistics, working with algorithms, further pure maths with technology and numerical methods. Year 2 This is a linear course comprising of a pure mathematics compulsory unit and either two or three optional units depending on whether the student wishes to specialise in a particular area and sit a major and a minor paper or three minor papers. These optional units can be selected from mechanics, statistics, working with algorithms, further pure maths with technology and numerical methods.

Entry requirements

Grade 7 at GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics Students studying Further Mathematics must also study A-level Mathematics or have completed a recognised A-level course of study. Further Mathematics is an “extra subject” at A-level and is for the highly able. It is delivered in lieu of Wednesday SCS activities.

How you'll be assessed

There are three papers, one for each unit. Each lasts 1 hour 15 minutes and comprises 33.3% of the qualification • The pure maths paper will last 2 hours and 40 minutes and comprises 50% of the qualification. • A major paper lasts two hours 15 minutes and comprises 33.3% of the qualification. • A minor paper lasts one hour 15 minutes and comprises 16.7% of the qualification.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
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Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Address29 Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 2NB