Further Maths13/11/2008 - |
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At present Further maths is only offered to AS level. This course is designed for students who are very interested in Mathematics and want to be able to think through higher level problems and learn about new topics including complex numbers and polar coordinates. What will I learn? One of the three modules studied at this level has to be Further Pure Maths 1 but the other two modules can be any of the application modules not already studied at AS or A2 level mathematics. How will I be assessed? There is a 90 minute examination for each module taken. The marks for each exam are added together to give an overall mark and grade at AS level. What are the entry requirements? Any student wanting to study at this level should have achieved an A* at GCSE Mathematics and must also be studying at least AS level Mathematics. What are the costs? It is expected that each student will own a scientific calculator. It could also be useful to individual students to have a revision guide for each module taken. Future opportunities There is research to suggest that someone who has Mathematics A level earns more than £15,000 more per year than someone who does not. An AS level in Further Mathematics is an entry requirement for some university courses. It is beneficial to have studied to this level for some careers especially those of a heavy mathematical nature including engineering and aeronautics |
