Courses
We offer a broad and balanced curriculum, for key stage 3 (Years 7-9), key stage 4 (Years 10 and 11) and key stage 5 (Years 12 and 13 - Sixth Form). Click the appropriate button below to find the details for each subject offered in each key stage.
Further details of our curriculum are available on the curriculum page.
Overview
Mathematics (Further)
Introduction
A-level further mathematics is a fascinating subject to study. The course deals with developing logic and problem-solving skills that can be applied in a wide range of areas. As mathematics is such a vast subject, it is impossible to cover it all in one course. Further mathematics extends the breadth and depth of study; some of the concepts met in A-level mathematics are extended, whilst some topics not met on the standard A-level course are introduced.
Qualification
A-level
Awarding body
Pearson Edexcel
Course leader
Mr P Christopher and Mrs R Stanyon
Assessment
- Examination: 100%
- 25%: core pure 1, 1 hour 30 minutes.
- 25%: core pure 2, 1 hour 30 minutes.
- 25%: further pure 1, 1 hour 30 minutes.
- 25%: further mechanics 1, 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Non-examined assessment: 0%
Curriculum
Topics
In Year 12 we cover a lot of the Year 13 A-level maths course, as well as the following topics:
- Complex numbers.
- Series.
- Matrices.
- Roots of polynomials.
- Proof.
In Year 13 we cover:
- Polar coordinates.
- Hyperbolic functions.
- Differential equations.
- Conic sections.
- Taylor series.
- Further mechanics.
Skills and requirements
Entry requirements
- Grade 7 in GCSE mathematics.
Beyond the classroom
Our Maths Department has friendly, supportive staff who frequently run support sessions for students outside of class. Interventions and revision sessions are held near exam time on specific modules. Every year the department enters students in the national Maths Challenge competition as well as the Maths Olympiad for Girls.
Future pathways
Students who enjoy mathematics can go on to study courses related to maths, engineering, sciences, business and computing at any university including all Russell Group universities, Oxford and Cambridge.
Maths is used in all aspects of life whether it be when we're out shopping, adapting a recipe or general problem solving, so mathematics will aid all students in whatever path they choose to take.
