Why study A Level Further Mathematics? There are many good reasons to study A Level Further Mathematics. Students taking the subject overwhelmingly find it to be an enjoyable, rewarding, stimulating and empowering experience. They find the additional time spent studying mathematics boosts their marks in single A Level Mathematics. It also makes the transition from Sixth Form to university courses, which are mathematically rich, that much easier as more of the first year course content will be familiar. If you are planning to take a degree such as engineering, sciences, computing, finance/economics, or mathematics itself, you will benefit enormously from taking A Level Further Mathematics. It enables students to distinguish themselves as able mathematicians in their applications for university and future employment. What will I be studying? This A Level qualification builds on the skills, knowledge and understanding set out in the whole GCSE subject content for Mathematics and the subject content for AS and A Level Mathematics. Problem-solving, proof and mathematical modelling will be assessed throughout this course in the context of the wider knowledge which students taking A Level Mathematics will have studied. How will I be studying? You will cover both mathematics and further mathematics within a discrete group of students to ensure that you experience the right level of pace and challenge. You will study the whole of single mathematics in Year 12 and then the further mathematics content will be covered in Year 13. How will A Level Further Mathematics help me in the future? The Russell Group of leading UK universities published a guide to post-16 subject choices, Informed Choices, in which they listed Further Mathematics as being very useful for: Actuarial Science/Studies; Aeronautical Engineering; Biochemistry; Biomedical Sciences (including Medical Science); Chemical Engineering; Chemistry; Computing; Dentistry; Electrical/Electronic Engineering; Engineering (general); Mathematics; Mechanical Engineering; Medicine; Optometry; Physics; and Veterinary Science. If you are intending to apply for a STEM degree you should seriously consider studying at least AS Further Mathematics. Having covered some of these new topics before meeting them in your first Mathematics courses will give you confidence and help you succeed at university.
What qualifications are needed to follow this course? Six GCSEs/IGCSEs at grade 6 including English. In addition, a grade 8 in Mathematics.
How is the course assessed? A Level Further Mathematics B (MEI) is a linear qualification. Learners enter for the mandatory paper Core Pure (Y420) and then a combination of optional papers (either taking one major and one minor paper or three minor papers) Mechanics major (Y421) Statistics major (Y422) Mechanics minor (Y431) Statistics minor (Y432) Modelling with algorithms (Y433) Numerical methods (Y434) Extra pure (Y435) Further pure with technology (Y436)
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| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
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| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £17,250 |
| Address | Westbury Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3AW |
Why study A Level Further Mathematics? There are many good reasons to study A Level Further Mathematics. Students taking the subject overwhelmingly find it to be an enjoyable, rewarding, stimulating and empowering experience. They find the additional time spent studying mathematics boosts their marks in single A Level Mathematics. It also makes the transition from Sixth Form to university courses, which are mathematically rich, that much easier as more of the first year course content will be familiar. If you are planning to take a degree such as engineering, sciences, computing, finance/economics, or mathematics itself, you will benefit enormously from taking A Level Further Mathematics. It enables students to distinguish themselves as able mathematicians in their applications for university and future employment. What will I be studying? This A Level qualification builds on the skills, knowledge and understanding set out in the whole GCSE subject content for Mathematics and the subject content for AS and A Level Mathematics. Problem-solving, proof and mathematical modelling will be assessed throughout this course in the context of the wider knowledge which students taking A Level Mathematics will have studied. How will I be studying? You will cover both mathematics and further mathematics within a discrete group of students to ensure that you experience the right level of pace and challenge. You will study the whole of single mathematics in Year 12 and then the further mathematics content will be covered in Year 13. How will A Level Further Mathematics help me in the future? The Russell Group of leading UK universities published a guide to post-16 subject choices, Informed Choices, in which they listed Further Mathematics as being very useful for: Actuarial Science/Studies; Aeronautical Engineering; Biochemistry; Biomedical Sciences (including Medical Science); Chemical Engineering; Chemistry; Computing; Dentistry; Electrical/Electronic Engineering; Engineering (general); Mathematics; Mechanical Engineering; Medicine; Optometry; Physics; and Veterinary Science. If you are intending to apply for a STEM degree you should seriously consider studying at least AS Further Mathematics. Having covered some of these new topics before meeting them in your first Mathematics courses will give you confidence and help you succeed at university.
What qualifications are needed to follow this course? Six GCSEs/IGCSEs at grade 6 including English. In addition, a grade 8 in Mathematics.
How is the course assessed? A Level Further Mathematics B (MEI) is a linear qualification. Learners enter for the mandatory paper Core Pure (Y420) and then a combination of optional papers (either taking one major and one minor paper or three minor papers) Mechanics major (Y421) Statistics major (Y422) Mechanics minor (Y431) Statistics minor (Y432) Modelling with algorithms (Y433) Numerical methods (Y434) Extra pure (Y435) Further pure with technology (Y436)