SAST Work for us Nursery Community Use Intranet For Ofsted Menu Home/ Sixth Form/Subjects/Further Mathematics Further Mathematics Specification: Edexcel Qualification: A Level Why study Further Mathematics? Students hoping to follow a university course in mathematics or any mathematically related subject should seriously consider taking Further Mathematics. Some universities are now making this a requirement for entry on to their mathematics courses. Studying mathematics to a higher level will prove hugely beneficial in any case, even if it is not a requirement. Further Mathematics students are able to experience all the applied branches of mathematics. Further Mathematics A-Level is a qualification for students with a real passion to study Mathematics at a higher level or to support other mathematically heavy courses such as Physics, Engineering or Economics. What will I study? The Further Maths course must be studied in addition to the Mathematics A-Level course, as such it is generally accepted as a fourth option choice if you wish. The content of the course includes: Further Pure Mathematics Proof, Complex numbers, Matrices, Further algebra and functions, Further calculus, Further vectors, Polar coordinates, Hyperbolic Functions and Differential equations Even More Further Pure Mathematics Further calculus, Further differential equations, Coordinate systems, Further vectors, Further numerical methods, Inequalities Further Statistics Linear regression, Statistical distributions (discrete), Statistical distributions (continuous), Correlation, Hypothesis testing, Chi squared tests Further Mechanics Momentum and impulse, Collisions, Centres of mass, Work and energy, Elastic strings and springs Assessment Method The course is assessed entirely at the end of Year 13, with four exam papers in total. Paper 1 – Core Pure Mathematics 1 (1hr 30 paper, 75marks) Paper 2 – Core Pure Mathematics 2 (1hr 30 paper, 75marks) Paper 3 – Further Mathematics Option 1 (1hr 30 paper, 75marks) Paper 4 – Further Mathematics Option 2 (1hr 30 paper, 75marks) Future Opportunities & Careers Further mathematics and mathematics are versatile qualifications, well respected by employers and are facilitating subjects for entry to higher education. Careers for men and women with good mathematics skills and qualifications are not only well paid, but they are also highly interesting and rewarding. People who have studied further mathematics are in the fortunate position of having an excellent choice of career. Whilst the number of young people studying A level and Further Mathematics is increasing, there is still a huge demand from science, engineering and manufacturing employers. Entry Requirements The entry requirement for the Further Maths A Level course is a grade 7 at GCSE; students are expected to be particularly competent at algebra. Course Expenses Students can place a £40 deposit to order the syllabus textbooks. Head of Department: Mr Anthony Shaw Email: Anthony.shaw@gryphon.dorset.sch.uk Welcome About Sixth Form Prospectus Subjects Apply Now Our Pathways Scholarships Extra Curricular Resources University and Careers Funding Transport Handbook and Forms Contact Us NEWS The Gryphon presents ‘Chicago’! The Gryphon School is bringing the chaos of Chicago in the roaring twenties to Sherborne this December. With a talented cast, be prepared to be blown away and transported into an era... NEWS Former Gryphon student Muste is campaigning for safe routes for child refugees We were delighted to recently hear from Muste, one of our former students, who has been campaigning for safe passage for child refugees - as he was a child refugee himself. He... NEWS Old Fosterians’ Remembrance Service We were delighted to be able to welcome back representatives of the Old Fosterians’ Association for our annual Remembrance Service this year. The address was given by Commander Ben McGreal, RN, on... Copyright © 2017 The Gryphon School. All rights reserved. Sherborne Area Schools' Trust is a company limited by guarantee Registered office: Bristol Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4EQ Registered in England with Company Number 08130468 The Gryphon School View the prospectus Book a visit Get in touch 01935 813122 office@gryphon.dorset.sch.uk Gryphon Sixth Form View the prospectus Book a visit Get in touch 01935 811055 sixthform.support@gryphon.dorset.sch.uk Site Map | Terms & Conditions | Privacy & Cookies | Website by D2 Creative This site uses cookies Some of these cookies are essential, while others help us to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. Accept Recommended Settings Necessary Cookies Necessary cookies enable core functionality. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences. Analytical Cookies On Off Analytical cookies from Google help us to improve our website by collecting and reporting information on its usage.