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further maths

A Level Further Mathematics
Exam Board
 Edexcel
Entry requirements
 Grade 8 or above in GCSE Mathematics.  You must also be studying A Level Mathematics.
What will I study?

Further Maths is a course that not only requires a great deal of application but also a real desire to study some challenging mathematics. Students who are considering taking degrees with significant mathematical content, such as engineering, software development, and any of the sciences will benefit greatly from taking Further Maths. The areas of study will include:

Core Pure
This part of the course consists of an extension of some topics you will see in a-level maths including series, vectors, algebraic functions and proof as well as other areas of pure maths including complex numbers and matrices. The skills learned in this section will also be useful in the first year of most university level maths courses.

Decision Maths
This is the study of a different type of maths which is mostly concerned with algorithmic approaches to discrete mathematics problems, logistical problems and linear programming.
Further Mechanics

An extension of the mechanics met in A-level maths
Assesment
 4 x 1.5 hour exams at the end of Year 13
What skills will I gain?
Further Mathematics is held in very high regard by all universities and can prove to be a great differentiator when applying to the most prestigious ones.
Employers are looking for people who can think logically, analyse a situation rigorously and then make rational decisions on the basis of their conclusions. These transferable skills are an integral part of a mathematician’s training and make those with an A level in Further Maths very marketable.
Studying beyond the classroom
 • Text books will provided for students and a lot of independent study and consolidation will be expected out of the classroom.
• Opportunity to visit local universities to participate in maths workshops
Future pathways
Degrees in Mathematics, Physics and Engineering - amongst others.