Mathematics (Further)

Course summary

The new linear Further Mathematics A-Level again comprises of compulsory Pure Mathematics (50% of content), but there is some choice for the remaining 50%, including Further Pure, Further Mechanics, Further Statistics or Decision Mathematics. Decision Mathematics introduces the ideas and methods used for decision making in business and industry. It involves a good deal of numerical work using rules or algorithms together with diagrams or networks. Decision Mathematics is used to solve practical problems in real life situations such as the scheduling of tasks required to build a new supermarket.