Advanced Programme Mathematics (optional 8th subject)

Further Studies Mathematics (optional 8th subject)

 HOD: Mrs Jessica Ferrandi

 Compulsory: No

 Does it count for APS: Depends on the institution and only if the mark achieved is better than one of your electives.

 Required for further studying: No, but very helpful if your university course involves Mathematics or Statistics

 Useful for: Achieving a higher Core Mathematics mark and / or studying further in fields such as Actuarial Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Commerce, etc.

 Practical component: No

 Special requirements/recommendations: This is an elite option and is only available to the top Mathematics students. 

• A learner must have an exam average in Core Mathematics above 80% to apply to take Further Studies Mathematics. 

• Learners who have performed well in the Maths Olympiad, the Wits University Mathematics competition and the Tour de Maths will be viewed favourably for acceptance into Further Studies Mathematics.

• Spaces are limited and the list of learners accepted to participate will be finalised by the HOD.

• At Jeppe, FS Mathematics results are excluded from Top 10 and Academic Colours calculations.

 More details:

At Jeppe we offer Further Studies Mathematics as an 8th subject. We have offered Further Studies Mathematics since 2011.  Examinations are administered by the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) and the results obtained by learners who take the subject are reported separately from the NSC. These results might not be included in a learner's APS score depending on the tertiary institution.