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What will I study if I am selected for Further Mathematics?
The course is suitable only for those pupils who have achieved top marks in their key stage 3 tests and who intend to study ‘A’ level mathematics. It would also be of great benefit to pupils who intend to study subjects like Physics or Geography at ‘A’ level.
How will I be assessed in this subject?
The examination consists of 3 written papers with grades A*-E available.
Unit 1 Pure Mathematics 2 hour paper 50% of overall mark
Unit 2 Mechanics 1 hour paper 25% of overall mark
Unit 3 Statistics 1 hour paper 25% of overall mark
A Scientific Calculator is allowed in all papers. There is no coursework component for this course.
What Will I study?
Unit 1
Unit 1
Pure Mathematics
Pure Mathematics
In this unit, students investigate algebra, trigonometry, differentiation, integration, logarithms, matrices and quadratic inequalities.
Unit 2
Unit 2
Mechanics
Mechanics
In this unit, students explore kinematics, vectors, forces, Newton’s Laws of Motion and moments.
Unit 3
Unit 3
Statistics
Statistics
In this unit, students investigate central tendency and dispersion, probability, the binomial and normal distributions and bivariate analysis.
What career paths are available to me if I study this subject?
After studying this course, you may go on to study Mathematics at AS and A2 Level.
Maths is useful if you wish to pursue a career in computers, marketing, accountancy, engineering or finance.
Extra Curricular Activities
In GCSE Maths, you may have the opportunity to take part in the following activities;
Intermediate UK Maths Challenge
Maths Week
Over and Above Certificates
Opportunities to complete full GCSE by Year 11
Student Testimonials
I enjoyed GCSE and A-level Maths at St. Malachy’s. I found the topics interesting and sufficiently challenging. The Maths teachers always tried to explain new concepts in a straightforward and engaging way. As a student you were always encouraged to ask for help if you were stuck on a particular problem or question and the Maths teachers were always willing to provide help and further explanation when needed.
Throughout GCSE and A-level Maths, we were given questions or problems to answer between almost every class. However, looking back, I am glad that we were given this homework so often because it made us practice the material that we were learning and encouraged everyone to keep up and not fall behind. The teachers were firm about everyone doing the assigned work as the GCSE Mathematics course, GCSE Further Mathematics course and especially the A-level Mathematics course demand hard work and dedication from every student.
I think that the teachers worked hard to help every willing student to achieve a Maths GCSE, given that having a GCSE in Maths and English is so important when trying to get a job. We were also helped to study and revise when we had finished our course of learning and when exam times drew near. We were encouraged to do lots of practice questions and problems as the best way to study for our exams and I can say that doing these definitely helped me to achieve good results.
Overall, I am very happy with how my time doing Maths at St. Malachy’s went.
Daniel McCormack, Past Pupil
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