Type: GCE A Level
Board: Pearson Edexcel
Contact: Mr T Griffiths/Mr K Dhruev
Further Maths is also available as part of the Maths Futures Programme.
Mathematics is the queen of sciences. It is the language that describes the world we live in, the content of the mathematics A-level explains and supports many other subjects making it the perfect companion to studying Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Business.
In this exciting A-level concepts from GCSE are further explored, new ideas discovered and the theory behind many mathematical techniques revealed. It is both challenging and fun.
Entry requirements and skills needed: Grade 7 in Maths. You will also need to be interested in the subject and be prepared to work consistently hard.
Assessment: A Level Mathematics: Paper 1 – Pure Mathematics (2 hours), Paper 2 – Pure Mathematics (2 hours) and Paper 3 – Statistics and Mechanics (2 hours). Calculators can be used on all papers. There is no coursework but a pre-released data bank will be used in the exam.
Progression: The world is your oyster! It is very useful (quite often essential) for many higher education courses: mathematics, physics, engineering, chemistry, medicine, veterinary science, computing, psychology, business/finance, etc. Did you know 70% of students who go on to study Economics at university have a maths A-level? Research from the University College London states that having a maths A-level is more useful in gaining a place at a top university than having been to a private or grammar school. Possible careers include management, climate science, engineering, computing and finance. Many top apprenticeships also want students with a mathematics A-level.
