A Level Further Maths

All A Level Maths content will be studied. Topics covered will include Pure: Trigonometry, Calculus, Methods of Proofs, Numerical Methods. You will be able to create, analyse and interpret a variety of functions algebraically and graphically. In Applied Maths you will apply equations of notion and Newton’s three Laws of Motion to solve problems in one and two dimensions. In Statistics you will apply various formulae to interpret and analyse data generally, and data distributed uniformly, binomially or normally. You will solve problems and real-world situations by hypothesis testing across different distributions and also involving correlation / bivariate data.

You will build on A Level skills and knowledge to develop further and deeper knowledge and problem solving skills. In Pure, you will discuss different co-ordinate systems, more forms of trigonometry, and dive further into applying important formulae and theorems developed by many of the great mathematicians of history.

You will have two core modules, Pure, and you will be given a choice of two optional module components, from a choice of Further Pure, Mechanics, Statistics or Decision Maths. Each of these modules can play important roles in degree courses including Sciences, Engineering courses, Economics, Psychology, Computer Science and Business/Accounting courses. Your lecturers will be able to guide you to the most appropriate module(s) best matching your future course aspirations

You will need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 5 or above including maths and English Language, in subjects relevant to your A Level or A+ Programme subject choices. You should also have GCSE grade 7 or above in Maths. A Level Further Maths must be studied alongside A Level Maths.

The examining body that we use is Edexcel. It is intended that there will be three exam papers at the end of the second year. There is no coursework element.

The aim of the course is to provide a broad experience of maths which is likely to underpin aspects of most (if not all) degree level Science and Engineering courses. Many of the topics covered in Further Maths A Level will be studied in-depth, possibly as far as second year degree level in Maths. This provides a head-start to those students wanting to follow a Maths degree but also to be on an equal footing with the majority of students who study Physics, for example, or Maths, or many other science-based subjects at Oxbridge.

If you wish to find out more you can contact Stefn Dreaves, Subject Leader, by emailing: stefn.dreaves@nscg.ac.uk

This course is free for anyone aged 16 – 18.

College Maintenance Allowance (CMA): Anyone with a gross household income under £30,000 can receive financial support to cover college related costs such as transport, meals, course equipment and uniform. Bursary support is based on individual circumstances and will be allocated to best suit your individual needs. A range of other financial support is available depending on your personal circumstances. For more details visit nscg.ac.uk/finance