A-Level Further Mathematics
A Level Further Mathematics
Students who are very able at Mathematics (i.e. those that have gained a 9 grade at GCSE/IGCSE) and who really enjoy the subject should consider taking Further Mathematics at Advanced Level in addition to Mathematics. This subject is again regarded as very serious from an academic point of view and students wishing to read Mathematics at university should really take Further Mathematics; those considering doing Physics, Engineering or Economics at university should also give it some very serious thought. This is particularly true of applications to Oxford and Cambridge. The course has more flexibility than A level Mathematics and on lesson one, students will get the opportunity to discuss which combination of modules they will study. Many sixth form colleges will dictate which option books are taken, but due to our small class sizes and experienced teachers, we can allow students to make this decision themselves.
Assessment Information
A level Further Mathematics:
Paper 1: Core Pure Mathematics 1 (1 hr 30 minute exam)
Paper 2: Core Pure Mathematics 2 (1 hr 30 minute exam)
Paper 3 and 4: Two papers from the following options: Decision Mathematics 1 and 2, Further
Mechanics 1 and 2, Further Statistics 1 and 2, Further Pure 1 and 2 (2 x 1hr 30 minute exam)
We also provide support for candidates applying to Oxbridge, Imperial college and other Universities that will require students to take an additional STEP paper or MAT paper. For these students, we allocate a personal tutor who will support them with these papers and also prepare them for interviews.