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Further Maths A Level (Accelerated)
Chapeltown Academy
Hydra Business Park, Sheffield, S35 9ZX
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Course Summary
What is Maths?
Mathematics explores the logic of shape, quantity, and arrangement. It’s everywhere in daily life, influencing various aspects of our activities.
Why Study Maths?
• Versatile Qualifications: Highly valued by employers and higher education.
• Employability Skills: Develops problem-solving, communication, logical reasoning, and resilience.
• Stimulating Courses: Enhances cognitive development.
• University Preparation: Excellent for a range of university courses.
• Increased Knowledge: Deepens understanding of mathematical techniques and their real-world applications.
• Supports Other A-levels: Beneficial for subjects like Psychology, Biology, and Geography
What is Further Maths?
Further Mathematics is an additional A-level taken alongside A-level Mathematics. It extends and deepens mathematical knowledge.
Why Study Further Maths?
It offers a chance to explore advanced mathematical concepts and introduces new areas beyond the standard A-level Maths curriculum.
Our further maths course includes A level maths and you will graduate with 2 qualifactions from this selection (Mathematics and Further Mathematics).
Course Details
This counts as an extra A-Level, and is strongly recommended for anyone wanting to study Maths, Physics or Engineering at a leading UK university. There is a different structure with 4 modules to be studied. There are 2 compulsory modules which extend your knowledge of pure mathematics, and 2 optional modules. The optional modules will be selected each year to match the strengths of the students, we select from Further Pure, Further Statistics, Further Mechanics, and Decision mathematics.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Please click on the following link for this information.
https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/A%20Level/Mathematics/2017/specification-and-sample-assesment/a-level-l3-mathematics-specification-issue4.pdf
Entry requirements
Normal college entry requirements (5 grade 4s or above, including English Language and mathematics) plus Grade 7 or above in GCSE Maths.
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