Further Mathematics
Awarding Body : Edexcel.
Entry Requirements : Students require a grade A or A* in GCSE Mathematics.
Course Content : Students study 12 modules, 6 contribute towards A2 Mathematics A Level, 6 contribute towards A2 Further Maths (or 3 for AS).
The additional modules are 2 extra Pure Maths modules and 4 extra applied Maths modules, in recent years these have been a combination of Statistics and Mechanics although other options are available (including Decision Maths) to suit particular circumstances.
A number of students choose to follow the Further Maths course to AS. This allows them to develop their Pure Mathematics and further their study of a particular branch of applied Mathematics without being too heavy a commitment over the 2 years.
Assessment : Examinations are in January and June of Years 12 and 13, usually 3 in each sitting. There is a great deal of flexibility but again in recent years the structure has been as follows :
| January Y12 : |
Core 1, Mechanics 1, Statistics 1 |
| June Y12 : |
Core 2, Core 3, Mechanics 2 |
| January Y13 : |
Core 4, Further Pure 1, Statistics 2 |
| June Y13 : |
Further Pure 2, Statistics 3, Mechanics 3 |
Coursework : None.
Progression : Further Maths is very useful for anyone wishing to study a Mathematics related degree particularly Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Engineering. The increased Statistical element also makes it very useful for any further study where data analysis is required.