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Further Maths

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Levels

Level 3

FT / PT

FT

Location

Lowestoft

Duration

2 years

Further Maths is a highly challenging and stimulating course for excellent mathematicians who have achieved a grade 7, 8 or 9 in GCSE Maths. This course must be studied alongside A Level Maths.

Not only will this course improve your performance in A Level Maths, but it is also designed to allow you to study a wide range of further options in pure maths, mechanics, statistics, decision maths and numerical maths in much greater detail. This course is more challenging than A Level Maths, so you need to be a very keen mathematician as well as a highly motivated learner.

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Course Information

At least five GCSEs at grades 9-4 in one sitting. An average GCSE score of 5 or more is preferred.

GCSE English at grade 4. Plus, a grade 7+ in GCSE Maths.

Assessment is by written examination only. All students take the Core Pure paper (50% of the qualification) and then complete a combination of optional papers. Students follow one of three routes:

Route A: Mechanics Major + one Minor option
Route B: Statistics Major + one Minor option
Route C: Three Minor options

There is no coursework or practical assessment.

  • Statistical Inference
  • Mechanics Minor
  • Statistics Minor
  • Numerical Methods
  • Linear Programming
  • Alogorithsm and Networks
  • Groups and Advanced Matrices
  • Multivariable Calculus
  • Differential Equations

Further Maths can lead to degrees such as maths, physics, engineering, economics, accountancy, meteorology,

data science, computer science and more. A qualification in Further Maths can also lead to many different careers, including accountancy, actuarial work, cyber security, data analysis, economics, engineering, financial advice, investment, meteorology, physics, programming, research, software development, statistics, tax advice and teaching.

This course is entirely theory-based. Assessment is 100% written examinations with no coursework or practical assessment. Students develop advanced mathematical modelling and problem-solving skills throughout the course, but these are examined through written papers. 0% practical / 100% theory.

Further Maths is a highly regarded A Level and will allow you to progress into many maths-related university courses and apprenticeships. We offer weekly maths workshops where you can practise techniques and stretch your knowledge alongside students from other classes. Our maths teachers are passionate, caring experts in their field and are dedicated to ensuring students make outstanding progress. This has been demonstrated through years of excellent results.

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