A-LEVEL FURTHER MATHEMATICS - EDEXCEL

Introduction

Further Mathematics can only be taken alongside Mathematics A level. By studying Further Mathematics you will study a greater range of topics as well as more complicated areas of Mathematics. University Mathematics departments have been increasingly likely to ask for Further Mathematics as it covers a number of topics taught in the first year of a Mathematics degree.

Assessment Framework

By the end of the Lower Sixth you will have completed your Mathematics A Level. Modules C1, C2 and S1 will be taken in January, and C3, C4 and D1 in June.

In the Upper Sixth you will complete AS Further Mathematics in January by sitting the Further Mathematics module FP1 plus Mechanics (M1) and a second Statistics module (S2).

In June you will complete the Further Mathematics A Level by sitting FP3, D2 and M2.

All students studying Further Mathematics will be expected to take the Advanced Extension Award in Mathematics at the end of the Upper Sixth.

Description of Teaching and Learning

By choosing Further Mathematics you will be committing yourself to fourteen Mathematics lessons a week. Therefore this is only an option for students who enjoy Mathematics. You will be expected to participate in some of the extra-curricular Mathematics activities. These might include lectures at local universities, attending the Liverpool University Mathematics Club, taking part in Mathematics competitions or participating in Mathematics activities organised by the Local Authority.

Links to Future Careers

Successfully completing Further Mathematics A Level shows universities and future employers that you possess an exceptional level of analytical thinking, which is a highly desirable ability in a wide range of careers.

Higher Education Successes of Former Students

Further Mathematics A Level is new this year, but students studying AS Further Mathematics have won bursaries to study Mathematics at university.

Additional Information

Please see Mr Gorman (Head of Mathematics)