HGS Mathematics - Further
Course Overview
Mathematics is a useful, elegant and powerful tool which examines and defines relationships and can analyse abstract ideas. It models and solves problems which arise in many areas of life. Mathematics is challenging but interesting. It builds on work you will have met at GCSE, and also introduces ideas that some of the greatest minds of the last millennium have produced. It is a sought-after qualification, both for courses in higher education and for the workplace. Mathematics at A Level is a course worth studying in its own right, and as a supporting subject for the physical and social sciences as well as encouraging the logical thinking which is needed in Law, History and most other disciplines.
Course Content
Mathematics is a popular option across the Consortium and is available in combination with most other subjects. The course involves both pure maths and applied maths. Good mathematicians will want to consider taking both Mathematics and Further Mathematics at A Level. This course is offered as a fourth option, but must be accompanied by Mathematics A Level.
The study of Further Mathematics adds breadth and depth to the topics covered in A Level Mathematics. It introduces new topics for example matrices, complex numbers, differential equations, polar coordinates. Such topics form an important part of Maths-rich degrees in areas such as the Sciences, Engineering, Statistics, Economics and Computing in addition to Mathematics itself. The content of Further Mathematics enables the study of additional pure modules as well as a wider variety of applied modules.
Course Entry Requirements
8 or above at GCSE for Further Mathematics
Course Specification
Pearson 9MA0 and 9FM0
Homework
At A Level, students are expected to complete a minimum of 5 hours of study a week on top of their allocated lesson time.
why_study_further.pptxFurther information about HGS Further Maths
Further Maths Course Description
This course is for those whose favourite subject is Maths. It allows you to delve deeper into the subject in a more challenging way. It is highly recommended if you are hoping to pursue a course in mathematics or engineering at university. In order to take this course you must also be enrolled on A Level Maths – please refer to the A Level Maths course page for more information.
The content of this course offers more flexibility than the standard A Level. Although two of the four modules are compulsory, the remaining two are options.
The optional modules are
Further mechanics 1, Further mechanics 2, Further Statistics 1, Further Statistics 2, Decision 1, Decision 2.
The options selected are often based upon what the Further maths students want to study for any given year.
The minimum requirement for the courses is an 8 at GCSE and an additional maths qualification will be beneficial (Additional Maths, AQA Certificate in Further Maths, Edexcel FSMQ)
Course Outline
A Level Further Maths
This course is made up of 4 exams. The compulsory Cure Maths exams are worth 50% of the A Level and the other two are worth 25% each.
All 4 exams will last for 1 hour and 30 minutes
The first exam assesses Pure Mathematics.
The second exam assesses Pure Mathematics
The third exam assesses Option 1.
The fourth exam assesses Option 2.
Career Opportunities and Further Study
Students with A level Further Mathematics often go on to study rigorous academic course at top universities. Oxford and Cambridge prefer all science students to have Further Mathematics and most universities now require it for Mathematics degrees. This is a highly sought after qualification which carries a lot of weight with both employers and universities.
The breadth of mathematical applications is immense. It underpins most of science, technology and engineering and is also important in areas as diverse as business, law, nutrition, sports science and psychology. There are many opportunities to use mathematics to make a difference in society, for example through the analysis involved in medical research, developing new technology, modelling epidemics or in the study of patterns of criminal activity to identify trends.
If you plan to apply for a STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) degree you should consider taking Further Mathematics to at least AS level. Further Mathematics is also a fantastic qualification for those students who love mathematics and want to devote more time to the studying wider aspects of the subject.
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