Further Maths A-level
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Description
Further Maths is fascinating, intensely enjoyable and stretches your brain in many ways. Put yourself in pole position to study not only science and engineering subjects at university, but economics and business too.
You follow the AQA specification.
First year (AS)
• Unit 1: Further Pure 1
• Unit 2: Decision 1
• Unit 3: Mechanics 1
Second year (A2)
• Unit 1: Further Pure 2
• Unit 2: Further Pure 3
• Unit 3: Mechanics 2
You learn in a variety of ways, typically through discussion, group work, independent study, traditional essays, reading and research tasks. There is a balance of challenge and support. You play an active part in your learning and there is a strong focus on your individu…
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Further Maths is fascinating, intensely enjoyable and stretches your brain in many ways. Put yourself in pole position to study not only science and engineering subjects at university, but economics and business too.
You follow the AQA specification.
First year (AS)
• Unit 1: Further Pure 1
• Unit 2: Decision 1
• Unit 3: Mechanics 1
Second year (A2)
• Unit 1: Further Pure 2
• Unit 2: Further Pure 3
• Unit 3: Mechanics 2
You learn in a variety of ways, typically through discussion, group
work, independent study, traditional essays, reading and research
tasks. There is a balance of challenge and support. You play an
active part in your learning and there is a strong focus on your
individual learning needs.
Classes take place over four days a week between 9am and 5pm. We
expect our students to be fully committed to their studies and
attend all timetabled sessions. In addition, you have the
opportunity to attend trips and visits according to the needs of
individual subjects. There are many enrichment opportunities,
enabling you to
extend your learning beyond the bounds of your chosen subjects.
Formal assessment is through examinations. The examination periods
are in May and June. A range of regular assignments, essays and
class based assessments also help you to develop your study skills
for the next educational step. Individual learning targets are set
each term and you receive regular feedback on your progress in
meeting these targets.
You acquire a range of relevant skills including decision
making, problem solving, challenging assumptions, and quantifying
and managing information. You gain the skills necessary for further
academic study such as strong report writing and study skills,
including presentation skills.
You also improve the wider skills vital for success in further
study or employment including self-confidence, speaking in front of
others, working with others, taking responsibility and managing
your time. By the end of the course you will have benefited from
individual support including advice about higher education and
careers
6 x C grades at GCSE including English and maths. There are subject specific criteria for some subjects, for this subject you will need GCSE Mathematics grade A.
With three A-levels you can progress to higher education to
study a variety of different subjects at degree level. A-level
Further Maths gives you access to university to study a BSc in
maths, sciences, engineering, economics, business or a range of
analytical subjects including architecture.
A-levels also offer the high standard of education which many
employers require as part of their entry criteria onto training
programmes.
You will require a scientific calculator, maths set, pens and a ruler and a core text (we will help you to choose your book during induction).
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