A Level Maths with Further Maths
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School - Lancashire
01200 423118
York Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DJ
Course summary

Further Mathematics provides you with transferable skills for the real world, logical skills, analytical skills and problem solving. There is the opportunity to study Mechanics, which looks at the Mathematics of the real world by studying forces and equations of motion. Or you could study Statistics in more depth. Further Mathematics A Level is wellrespected by employers and admissions tutors for all degree subjects. Students who have studied Further Mathematics are in a fortunate position because they will have a wide range of career opportunities. This course is for able students who are considering taking Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or Computing at a leading university. Students taking A Level Further Mathematics also take A Level Mathematics.

Entry requirements

Students should have Grade 7 or above in GCSE Mathematics. Students are required to meet the General Entry Requirement of a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 6 with at least GCSE grade 4 in English Language.

How you'll be assessed

You will sit three, 2 hour, written examination papers (each worth ⅓ the final A Level grade), all of which are taken at the end of the A Level course. Papers 1 and 2 are Pure Maths, Paper 3 is split between Mechanics and Statistics. The papers use a variety of assessment methods including short and long answer questions. Calculators are allowed for all papers.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityLancashire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressYork Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DJ