Further Mathematics

If you love Maths and the A Level Maths course has whetted your appetite, then Further Maths is for you. Studying Further Maths will require a high level of self-motivation, as well as exceptional mathematical skills. Former students note that they gained a great deal of satisfaction and enjoyment from learning and understanding the complex skills required in Further Maths. This is a highly valued course, especially by prestigious universities.

Component 1 - In Core Pure you will delve deeper into the vectors topic covered in A Level Maths. New topics include matrices and their applications, complex numbers, roots of polynomials, and polar coordinates. We also look at how mathematical induction can be used to prove mathematical statements as well as at what hyperbolic functions are and how they relate to trigonometric functions.

Component 2 - You will study Additional Pure which will include the study of Number Theory. This will develop and extend your knowledge of number bases, divisibility tests and prime numbers, whilst also introducing modular arithmetic. Group Theory looks at the structure of a group of elements and how binary operations work. Partial differentiation is introduced to show how stationary points and tangent planes can be found on a 3D surface. We will then develop these ideas in other modules that relate to sequences and series, vectors and integration.

Component 3 - You will study Further Mechanics which will include the following topics. This is particularly useful for students interested in studying in the field of Physics.

There are four exams – two for Pure Core and one each for Additional Pure and Further Mechanics. Each exam is 90 minutes long.

Minimum of five grade 4 GCSE passes; these must include at least grade 4 in English Language. Additionally, this course requires Grade 8 in Mathematics.