Mathematics (Further)

Course summary

Mathematics is regarded as one of the most valuable A-levels and a gateway to higher education. It will give you excellent numeracy skills, help you think logically and analytically and enhance your approach to problem-solving. A good understanding of Mathematics will strengthen your abilities in many other disciplines, but it’s also a beautiful subject in its own right. What you’ll study You’ll study a mixture of Pure and Applied Mathematics. In Pure Mathematics, you’ll cover proof; algebra and functions; coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane; sequences and series; trigonometry; exponentials and logarithms; differentiation; integration; numerical methods; and vectors. In Statistics, you’ll study: statistical sampling; data presentation and interpretation; probability; statistical distributions; and statistical hypothesis testing. In Mechanics you’ll look at: quantities and units in mechanics; kinematics; forces Newton’s laws; and moments. If you’ve done very well in your GCSE, achieving a level 8 or 9, you may want to study ‘Double Mathematics’. This will give you two A-levels, one in Mathematics and one in Further Mathematics. You’ll complete the single Mathematics course in Year 12 and the Further Mathematics course in Year 13. If you’re considering a Mathematics, Engineering or Science degree, you’ll find the Further Mathematics course invaluable.