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| EXAM BOARD: Pearson Edexcel (9FM0) COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Further Maths must be studied as a fourth A Level. Grade 8 in GCSE Maths. Students must also study the standard Maths A Level in years 12 and 13 |
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Why Study Further Mathematics?
Further Mathematics broadens the student’s understanding of Mathematics by introducing new topics and a larger selection of mathematical applications. A Level Further Maths is a rigorous and academic qualification which is highly valued for university entry and employment. It enables students to distinguish themselves as able mathematicians and
it makes the transition to a mathematics-rich university course easier than studying A Level Maths alone.
Sample Course Content:
Further Maths is made up of Core, Decision and Further Mechanics
Students will sit the AS Qualification at the end of Year 12, and then they will continue with Year 2 content in Year 13
Decision Maths topics include Algorithms, Graphs and Networks, Root Inspection, Critical Path Analysis and The Travelling Salesman problem
Further Mechanics topics include Momentum, Work Energy and Power, Elastic Strings, Elastic Collisions in one and two dimension
Career Value:
Students who study Further Mathematics are usually looking to apply to get on to a highly mathematical course at university, such as engineering, physics or mathematics itself.