Course information
Mathematics (Further)
The King Alfred School - Barnet
02084575200
149 North End Road, London, NW11 7HY
Course summary

Further Mathematics can be offered to suitable candidates as a second, much harder, mathematics qualification. Your suitability needs to be discussed with members of the mathematics department. There is some flexibility in which units can be studied and this would be determined by the needs of the individuals within the group. Year 1 Core Pure Mathematics 1 & Decision Mathematics 1. Year 2 Core Pure Mathematics 2 and Further Mechanics 1. All modules are assessed by written examinations of duration 1 hour 30 minutes and each carries the same weight in the overall grading.

Entry requirements

In general, external applicants are required to achieve at least five GCSE passes at Grade 6 or above (as required by individual subjects) for entry into our A-level courses. Grade 7 or higher at GCSE is required.

How you'll be assessed

The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Mathematics consists of four externally-examined papers. Paper 1 and Paper 2 are 1 hour 30 minute exams each worth 25% of the course. They assess content from Pure Mathematics. Paper 3 and Paper 4 are 1 hour 30 minute exams each worth 25% of the course. They are option units. The options we run at KAS are Further Mechanics 1 and Decision Mathematics 1.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityBarnet
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£19,059 - £22,980
Address149 North End Road, London, NW11 7HY