Overview
Further Mathematics is taught in affiliation with Bishop Vaughn School. For the more-able mathematicians we offer courses at AS and A2. Both are taken in addition to A-Level syllabus in Mathematics.
The courses are designed for those who:
– Find sufficient enjoyment in Mathematics to wish to develop the subject beyond the usual A-Level extent and depth.
– Want to keep open the option of pursuing a Higher Education course in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or Economics
A-Level Further Mathematics requires the study of Five further modules (3 AS and 2A2).
– AS: Unit 1, Unit 2 and Unit 3
– A2: Unit 4 and either Unit 5 or Unit 6
Entry Requirements
Students embarking on AS or A2 study in Further Mathematics are expected to have achieved at least grade A in GCSE Mathematics and would benefit from completing the Additional Mathematics qualifications. Candidates must enjoy the challenge of studying Mathematics.
| Year 12 | AS Unit 1 Further Pure Mathematics A |
Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes |
70 marks, 13⅓% of the A2 qualification |
| AS Unit 2 Further Statistics A |
Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes |
70 marks, 13⅓% of the A2 qualification | |
| AS Unit 3 Further Mechanics A |
Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes |
70 marks, 13⅓% of the A2 qualification | |
| Year 13 | A2 Unit 4 Further Pure Mathematics B |
Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes |
120 marks, 35% of the A2 qualification |
| A2 Unit 5 Further Statistics B |
Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes |
80 marks, 25% of the A2 qualification | |
| A2 Unit 6 Further Mechanics AB |
Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes |
80 marks, 25% of the A2 qualification |
Progression
Students following A level Mathematics are likely to follow academic courses including further study of Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Medicine, Finance, Business, Economics and management