Further Mathematics is designed for those students who have a real passion for mathematics. You should enjoy the challenge of a high-level subject and be open to new ideas and concepts. You should also be highly motivated and enjoy working independently. The course targets the very best mathematicians. Further Mathematics would be an option to those who are especially interested in studying mathematics and any mathematic related course at university such as Engineering, Physics etc. Course content A level Further Mathematics course is assessed by 100% examination at the end of the course. 50% of the course is prescribed allowing choice for the remaining 50% of the course. This allows individual pathways to be developed.
To consider taking A Level Further Mathematics as a third A level you should have achieved minimum grade 8 in Mathematics at GCSE. To study Further Mathematics you must also be studying A level Mathematics. All students must have APS of 4.5 or above. To take Further Mathematics as a fourth A level you must have attained an APS of 7.5 or above. To study Further Mathematics you must also be studying A Level Mathematics. All students must have an APS of 4.5 or above.
The final grade awarded is 100% exam based. Each module is assessed individually. 50% of the total will comprise of Pure Mathematics, 33.5% of the total is Statistics and the remainder is Mechanics.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Manland Way, Harpenden, AL5 4QP |
Further Mathematics is designed for those students who have a real passion for mathematics. You should enjoy the challenge of a high-level subject and be open to new ideas and concepts. You should also be highly motivated and enjoy working independently. The course targets the very best mathematicians. Further Mathematics would be an option to those who are especially interested in studying mathematics and any mathematic related course at university such as Engineering, Physics etc. Course content A level Further Mathematics course is assessed by 100% examination at the end of the course. 50% of the course is prescribed allowing choice for the remaining 50% of the course. This allows individual pathways to be developed.
To consider taking A Level Further Mathematics as a third A level you should have achieved minimum grade 8 in Mathematics at GCSE. To study Further Mathematics you must also be studying A level Mathematics. All students must have APS of 4.5 or above. To take Further Mathematics as a fourth A level you must have attained an APS of 7.5 or above. To study Further Mathematics you must also be studying A Level Mathematics. All students must have an APS of 4.5 or above.
The final grade awarded is 100% exam based. Each module is assessed individually. 50% of the total will comprise of Pure Mathematics, 33.5% of the total is Statistics and the remainder is Mechanics.