You will expand your GCSE knowledge in topics such as trigonometry, geometry and algebra and gain the ability to manipulate figures while using abstract reasoning and logic. You will meet new topics such as integration, analysis of data and trends in statistics, and modelling the behaviour of particles in mechanics to show how the concepts can be used in real-life situations. The new linear course has a greater emphasis on problem-solving, reasoning, modelling and the use of technology, including the statistical analysis of a large data set. Assessment will take place at the end of the Upper Sixth with three papers. There is no coursework element. Further Mathematics A Level is recommended to able candidates from the top sets in the Fifth Form and is taken in addition to A Level Mathematics. It develops the areas of pure maths, mechanics and statistics covered in the A Level course, and also explores the discipline of decision maths. More sophisticated techniques are developed and many more links can be seen between different areas of Mathematics because of the greater depth and breadth of study. Further Mathematics introduces new concepts such as matrices and complex numbers that are vital in so many Mathematics degrees. Assessment will take place at the end of the Upper Sixth with three additional papers on top of the three Maths A Level papers. There is no coursework element.