We follow the Edexcel A Level Further Mathematics (2017) syllabus.

 The Further Mathematics course is split into pure mathematics and applied mathematics. Within Pure Maths, you will look at Proof, Complex numbers, Matrices, Further algebra and functions, Further calculus, Further vectors, Polar coordinates, Hyperbolic functions and Differential equations. Pure Mathematics is assessed over 2 papers and makes up a total of 50% of the course.

 At Blessed Hugh Faringdon, we use the Decision Mathematics option papers which follows “Route K”. Within Decision Mathematics, you will cover Algorithms, Critical path analysis, Linear programming, Assignment problems, Networks, Decision analysis, Recurrence relations and Game Theory. Decision Mathematics is assessed over 2 papers and makes up a total of 50% of the course.

 AS Further Mathematics may also be available, Students thinking this option should speak to Mrs Hulin.

 

Grade 7 minimum in GCSE Mathematics.

A study of GCSE Statistics and Level 2 Further Mathematics is also helpful when studying A Level Mathematics but is not essential.

You must be studying A Level Mathematics to study A Level Further Mathematics.

In most cases, A Level Further Mathematics should be a fourth A Level option.

A Level Further Mathematics is a subject you should study if you love mathematics and enjoy studying it. 

 Entries in England for A level Further Mathematics have risen rapidly in recent years. Young people recognise that it’s a highly desirable qualification that can help them achieve their aspirations for further study and their future career.

 Studying A level Further Mathematics is excellent preparation for a degree in Mathematics. Many university maths departments encourage students to take Further Mathematics at A level as it introduces a wider range of pure and applied content, such as matrices and complex numbers. Students who have studied Further Mathematics often find the transition to university far more straightforward.

 Around a third of Mathematics BSc degree courses mention Further Mathematics in their entry requirements, including it in their A level offers or encouraging students to take it if possible. For the Russell Group universities, this proportion is much higher.